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The Borrowers (1997)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
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.
Cast
John Goodmanas Ocious P. Potter
Mark Williamsas Exterminator Jeff
Jim Broadbentas Pod Clock
Celia Imrieas Homily Clock
Flora Newbiginas Arrietty Clock
Tom Feltonas Peagreen Clock
Raymond Pickardas Spiller
Bradley Pierceas Pete Lender
Aden Gillettas Joe Lender
Doon Mackichanas Victoria Lender
Hugh Laurieas Officer Steady
Ruby Waxas Town Hall Clerk
Andrew Dunfordas Dustbunny
Bob Goodyas Minty
Facts
| Release date | December 5, 1997 |
| Runtime | 87 min (1h 27m) โ shorter as the 1997 average of 109 min |
| Genres | Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Family |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $29,000,000 |
| Box office | $22,619,699 (0.8ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0118755 |
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Questions
How long is The Borrowers?
The Borrowers runs 87 minutes (1h 27m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Borrowers worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.1/10 across 543 votes, which places it #89 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 22%) and #1589 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Borrowers?
The Borrowers was directed by Peter Hewitt. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991), Garfield (2004), Zoom (2006).
Who stars in The Borrowers?
John Goodman as Ocious P. Potter; Mark Williams as Exterminator Jeff; Jim Broadbent as Pod Clock; Celia Imrie as Homily Clock; Flora Newbigin as Arrietty Clock; Tom Felton as Peagreen Clock.
What is The Borrowers rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Borrowers?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/4480.