The Borrowers

1973·Movie
1h 21min
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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The Borrowers fingerprint

Big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Wondrous and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wonder8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Fantasy and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

An eight-year-old boy discovers a family of tiny people, only a few inches tall, living beneath the floorboards of a Victorian country home.
Family FantasyMiniature PeopleVictorian SettingChild's PerspectiveHidden WorldNostalgic AdventureCozy AtmosphereHeartwarming StoryWhimsical

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Borrowers

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Where can I stream The Borrowers legally?

The Borrowers is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Borrowers worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Borrowers?

1 h 21 min

The Borrowers runs 1 h 21 min.

Is The Borrowers based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Borrowers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Borrowers?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Borrowers in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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