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The Borrowers (2011)

Movie ★ 5.8 90 min

Family Comedy Adventure Fantasy TV Movie

Family adventure based on Mary Norton's classic children's books about a race of tiny people who live under the floorboards, resourcefully surviving by borrowing bits and pieces from the large residents who dwell above. After being discovered by 'human beans', borrower Arrietty and her parents are forced to leave their home while attempting to evade the clutches of obsessive scientist Professor Mildeye.

Ben Vanstone Writer Tom Harper Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 25, 2011
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt1975269
Country
United Kingdom
Language
Russian, English, Portuguese
Studio
BBC, Moonlighting Films, Working Title Films, Working Title Television

Themes

Cast

Christopher Eccleston Christopher Eccleston Pod Clock Stephen Fry Stephen Fry Professor Mildeye Sharon Horgan Sharon Horgan Homily Clock Aisling Loftus Aisling Loftus Arrietty Clock Robert Sheehan Robert Sheehan Spiller Victoria Wood Victoria Wood Granny Driver Shaun Dooley Shaun Dooley Josh Charles Charlie Hiscock Charlie Hiscock James Anne Hirsch Jenny Warona Seane Warona Seane Dean Karen Richards Francis Chouler Francis Chouler Spiller's Mate

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Borrowers about?
Family adventure based on Mary Norton's classic children's books about a race of tiny people who live under the floorboards, resourcefully surviving by borrowing bits and pieces from the large residents who dwell above. After being discovered by 'human beans', borrower Arrietty and her parents are forced to leave their home while attempting to evade the clutches of obsessive scientist Professor Mildeye.
Who directed The Borrowers?
The Borrowers was directed by Tom Harper.
Who stars in The Borrowers?
The Borrowers stars Christopher Eccleston, Stephen Fry, Sharon Horgan, Aisling Loftus.
When was The Borrowers released?
The Borrowers is a 2011 family, comedy, adventure, fantasy, tv movie film.
Where can I watch The Borrowers?
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