The Adventures of Huck Finn
Seen it?1993 | 108 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
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It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for adventure fans and families. If you loved Stand by Me or True Grit, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Mischievous Huck Finn is unnerved when his father, reemerging after years away, kidnaps him in an attempt to take away a $600 inheritance from his late mother. Fearing for his life, Huck fakes his own death and escapes. He soon runs into his friend, Jim, a slave fleeing his master. Together, the pair embarks on a raft journey down the Mississippi River, staying ahead of pursuers who blame the slave for Huck's alleged murder.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$24 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 91K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Sommers
- Elijah WoodHuck Finn
- Courtney B. VanceJim
- Robbie ColtraneThe Duke
- Jason RobardsThe King
- Ron PerlmanPap Finn
- Dana IveyWidow Douglas
- Anne HecheMary Jane Wilks
- James GammonDeputy Hines
- Paxton WhiteheadHarvey Wilks
- Tom AldredgeDr. Robinson