The Borrowers

The Borrowers

2011 · 90 min · EN · 5.9 (62 votes)
Dir. Tom Harper · Starring Christopher Eccleston, Stephen Fry, Sharon Horgan, Aisling Loftus, Robert Sheehan, Victoria Wood · Music Philip Miller
FamilyComedyAdventureFantasyTV Movie

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.

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A delightful, miniature world unfolds with gentle wonder. It's a cozy, whimsical adventure about finding courage and belonging, perfect for a family snuggle on a quiet afternoon.

whimsicalcharmingadventurouscozysteadyfamily-friendly fantasycharming animationgentle adventurefamilycuriositysurvivalbelonging
based on children's booklittle peoplechristmas
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