The Borrowers(1997)
“Little People. Big Trouble. Lots of fun.”
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, 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.
Director
Peter Hewitt
Studio
Working Title Films
Budget
$29M
Revenue
$23M
Cast
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
Raymond Pickard
as Spiller
Bradley Pierce
as Pete Lender
Aden Gillett
as Joe Lender
Doon Mackichan
as Victoria Lender
Hugh Laurie
as Officer Steady
Ruby Wax
as Town Hall Clerk
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$29M
Box Office
$23M
Production Companies
Working Title Films • PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Borrowers?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Borrowers (1997).
What is The Borrowers about?▼
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.
Who directed The Borrowers?▼
The Borrowers was directed by Peter Hewitt and released in 1997. It is a adventure, fantasy, action, comedy, family film.
How long is The Borrowers?▼
The Borrowers has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
Who stars in The Borrowers?▼
The cast of The Borrowers includes 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 and more.
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