The Secret of NIMH (1982) movie poster

The Secret of NIMH (1982)

"Right before your eyes, and beyond your wildest dreams."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 80%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 84% (RT: 93%, MC: 76) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
FamilyAnimationFantasyAdventureMystery

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Runtime
1h 23m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.4/10 (918 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
93%
Metacritic
76
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)
Most people think so. 80% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 918 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 84%.
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Elizabeth Hartman spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated family films of 1982 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

The Secret of NIMH is a 1982 family, animation, fantasy film directed by Don Bluth. 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.

The film has been rated by 918 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a family film, The Secret of NIMH 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 Secret of NIMH (1982) 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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