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The Secret of NIMH

Seen it?

1982 | 83 min | Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy, Mystery, Science Fiction

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Elio, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, feel-good.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 23 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated G, but scary moments.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $15 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 373K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Don Bluth

  • Elizabeth HartmanMrs. Brisby (voice)
  • Derek JacobiNicodemus (voice)
  • Arthur MaletMr. Ages (voice)
  • Dom DeLuiseJeremy (voice)
  • Hermione BaddeleyAuntie Shrew (voice)
  • Shannen DohertyTeresa (voice)
  • Wil WheatonMartin (voice)
  • Jodi HicksCynthia (voice)
  • Ina FriedTimothy (voice)
  • John CarradineGreat Owl (voice)