The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb
Seen it?1993 | 61 min | Animation, Science Fiction, Adventure, Horror
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. 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 horror fans, sci-fi fans and adventure fans. If you loved Corpse Bride, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
A boy born the size of a small doll is kidnapped by a genetic lab and must find a way back to his father in this inventive adventure filmed using stop motion animation techniques.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dave Borthwick
- Nick UptonPa Thumb
- Deborah CollardMa Thumb
- Frank PassinghamMan
- Pete TownshendVoice
- Richard StarzakVoice