The Secret of NIMH(1982)
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Overview
A widowed field mouse must move her family -- including an ailing son -- to escape a farmer's plow. Aided by a crow and a pack of superintelligent, escaped lab rats, the brave mother struggles to transplant her home to firmer ground.
Director
Don Bluth
Studio
United Artists
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$15M
Cast
Elizabeth Hartman
as Mrs. Brisby (voice)
Derek Jacobi
as Nicodemus (voice)
Arthur Malet
as Mr. Ages (voice)
Dom DeLuise
as Jeremy (voice)
Hermione Baddeley
as Auntie Shrew (voice)
Shannen Doherty
as Teresa (voice)
Wil Wheaton
as Martin (voice)
Jodi Hicks
as Cynthia (voice)
Ina Fried
as Timothy (voice)
John Carradine
as Great Owl (voice)
Peter Strauss
as Justin (voice)
Paul Shenar
as Jenner (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
1h 23m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$7M
Box Office
$15M
Production Companies
United Artists • Aurora • Don Bluth Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Secret of NIMH?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Secret of NIMH (1982).
What is The Secret of NIMH about?▼
A widowed field mouse must move her family -- including an ailing son -- to escape a farmer's plow. Aided by a crow and a pack of superintelligent, escaped lab rats, the brave mother struggles to transplant her home to firmer ground.
Who directed The Secret of NIMH?▼
The Secret of NIMH was directed by Don Bluth and released in 1982. It is a adventure, animation, drama, family, fantasy, mystery, science fiction film.
How long is The Secret of NIMH?▼
The Secret of NIMH has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
Who stars in The Secret of NIMH?▼
The cast of The Secret of NIMH includes Elizabeth Hartman as Mrs. Brisby (voice), Derek Jacobi as Nicodemus (voice), Arthur Malet as Mr. Ages (voice), Dom DeLuise as Jeremy (voice), Hermione Baddeley as Auntie Shrew (voice) and more.
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