IMDb > The Borrowers (1997)
The Borrowers
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

The Borrowers (1997) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 42 | slideshow) Videos (see all 2)
The Borrowers (1997) -- US Home Video Trailer from Polygram
The Borrowers (1997) -- Trailerfan.com - Trailer (Flash)

IMDb Holiday Movie Guide

Overview

User Rating:
5.6/10   3,943 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 18% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writers (WGA):
Mary Norton (novels)
Gavin Scott (screenplay) ...
more
Contact:
View company contact information for The Borrowers on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
13 February 1998 (USA) more
Genre:
Tagline:
The screen's smallest heroes in the year's biggest adventure. more
Plot:
The Borrowers are four-inch high "little people" who live under the floorboards. When the owner of the... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 1 win & 3 nominations more
User Comments:
Nice adaptation, well worth watching more (27 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

John Goodman ... Ocious P. Potter
Mark Williams ... Exterminator Jeff

Jim Broadbent ... Pod Clock
Celia Imrie ... Homily Clock
Flora Newbigin ... Arrietty 'Ett' Clock

Tom Felton ... Peagreen Clock
Raymond Pickard ... Spud Spiller
Bradley Pierce ... Pete 'Petey' Lender
Aden Gillett ... Joe Lender
Doon Mackichan ... Victoria Lender

Hugh Laurie ... Police Officer Steady
Ruby Wax ... Town Hall Clerk
Andrew Dunford ... Dustbunny
Bob Goody ... Minty Branch
Patrick Monckton ... Swag (as Patrick Monkton)
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG for mild peril and some crude humor.
Runtime:
89 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
When Pete has captured Arietty, he puts her in a goldfish bowl. The bowl is standing on top of a the book "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift. This also foreshadows the scene where Ocious Potter is subdued by the Borrowers at the end of the movie. more
Goofs:
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: Similarly, the geographical location is entirely fictional, so that accents, uniforms, vocabulary, currency, vehicles and driving styles are not consistent with any given country. more
Quotes:
Police Officer Steady: Well, I've had reports that an Ice Cream Vendor...
Exterminator Jeff: Pest Control Operative.
Police Officer Steady: Oh, sorry.
Exterminator Jeff: That's all right, happens all the time.
Police Officer Steady: A Pest Control Operative...
[looks at Jeff]
Police Officer Steady: ...and a rather large man...
[eyes Ocious P. Potter for a moment]
Police Officer Steady: Well, that could be you, couldn't it, sir? Were seen arguing outside this house.
more
Movie Connections:
References Taxi Driver (1976) more
Soundtrack:
Weird more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
5 out of 6 people found the following comment useful.
Nice adaptation, well worth watching, 12 May 1999
Author: Seanette

I loved the "Borrowers" books when I was a kid, and the movie is a quite good adaptation of the concept. There were a few minor bafflements [such as what time period the movie was supposed to be in, and where it was set], but those aren't major. Overall, quite enjoyable.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (27 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Borrowers (1997)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Is there a TV serie like this? ekonomi
Does Anyone Know... sweet_arrow21
Pod radiokoofachalus
Magical moments of recognition Nightlightknight
Fable for 2009 goodbear40
Hugh Laurie...Young Artist Award???? mrnocal
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
You Can't Take It with You Billy Liar The Acid House Crime and Punishment in Suburbia Suspicion
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Comedy section IMDb UK section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.