The Borrowers (2011)
Family adventure based on Mary Norton's classic children's books about a race of tiny people who live under the floorboards, resourcefully surviving by borrowing bits and pieces from the large residents who dwell above. After being discovered by 'human beans', borrower Arrietty and her parents are forced to leave their home while attempting to evade the clutches of obsessive scientist Professor Mildeye.
Director: Tom Harper
Genre: Family, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: December 25, 2011
Cast
- Christopher Eccleston - Pod Clock
- Stephen Fry - Professor Mildeye
- Sharon Horgan - Homily Clock
- Aisling Loftus - Arrietty Clock
- Robert Sheehan - Spiller
- Victoria Wood - Granny Driver
- Shaun Dooley - Josh Charles
- Charlie Hiscock - James
- Anne Hirsch - Jenny
- Warona Seane - Dean Karen Richards
Screenplay
- Ben Vanstone
- Mary Norton (Novel)
Music: Philip Miller
Cinematography: Christopher Ross
Editing: Tim Goodwin
Production: BBC, Moonlighting Films, Working Title Films, Working Title Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Português, Pусский
Original Language: en
Themes
Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, Christmas and Holiday Warmth
Keywords
based on children's book, little people, christmas
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Borrowers about?
- Family adventure based on Mary Norton's classic children's books about a race of tiny people who live under the floorboards, resourcefully surviving by borrowing bits and pieces from the large residents who dwell above. After being discovered by 'human beans', borrower Arrietty and her parents are forced to leave their home while attempting to evade the clutches of obsessive scientist Professor Mildeye.
- Who directed The Borrowers?
- The Borrowers was directed by Tom Harper.
- Who stars in The Borrowers?
- The Borrowers stars Christopher Eccleston, Stephen Fry, Sharon Horgan, Aisling Loftus, Robert Sheehan, Victoria Wood.
- How long is The Borrowers?
- The Borrowers has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Borrowers?
- The Borrowers is a Family, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Borrowers produced?
- The Borrowers was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Borrowers?
- The themes of The Borrowers include: Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, Christmas and Holiday Warmth.