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The Borrowers (1997)

"Little People. Big Trouble. Lots of fun."

6.019971h 27mEN
AdventureFantasyActionComedyFamily

Directed by Peter Hewitt

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

1h 27m

Language

EN

Release

December 5, 1997

Director

Peter Hewitt

Official Trailer

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Overview

The four-inch-tall Clock family secretly share a house with the normal-sized Lender family, "borrowing" such items as thread, safety pins, batteries and scraps of food. However, their peaceful co-existence is disturbed when evil lawyer Ocious P. Potter steals the will granting title to the house, wh...

Cast

John Goodman

John Goodman

Ocious P. Potter

Mark Williams

Mark Williams

Exterminator Jeff

Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent

Pod Clock

Celia Imrie

Celia Imrie

Homily Clock

Flora Newbigin

Flora Newbigin

Arrietty Clock

Tom Felton

Tom Felton

Peagreen Clock

Raymond Pickard

Raymond Pickard

Spiller

Bradley Pierce

Bradley Pierce

Pete Lender

Aden Gillett

Aden Gillett

Joe Lender

Doon Mackichan

Doon Mackichan

Victoria Lender

Hugh Laurie

Hugh Laurie

Officer Steady

Ruby Wax

Ruby Wax

Town Hall Clerk

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Borrowers (1997), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

The four-inch-tall Clock family secretly share a house with the normal-sized Lender family, "borrowing" such items as thread, safety pins, batteries and scraps of food. However, their peaceful co-existence is disturbed when evil lawyer Ocious P. Potter steals the will granting title to the house, which he plans to demolish in order to build apartments. The Lenders are forced to move, and the Clocks face the risk of being exposed to the normal-sized world.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Borrowers. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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