The Borrowers (1997) movie poster

The Borrowers (1997)

"Little People. Big Trouble. Lots of fun."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 65%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 73% (RT: 73%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureFantasyActionComedyFamily

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Runtime
1h 27m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (512 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
73%
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
It's divisive. Only 65% of audiences liked it based on 512 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 73%.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated adventure films of 1997 among dedicated fans.
  • The initial cut of The Borrowers was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • During production of The Borrowers, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

The Borrowers is a 1997 adventure, fantasy, action film directed by Peter Hewitt. 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. The film has been rated by 512 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a adventure film, The Borrowers delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Borrowers (1997) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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