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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

1986Movie51 min

Animation
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

A wholesome, nostalgic animated movie about history and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

In the 1840s, two boys get mixed up with an Indian accused of stealing money and rescue a pretty girl who is trapped in a cave.

Feels like

  • Classic Adventure
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • 1840s Setting
  • Nostalgic Tone
  • Family-Friendly
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Mystery and Suspense
  • Rescuing a Girl

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Warwick Gilbert
Written by
Mark Twain, Joel Kane
Produced by
Tim Brooke-Hunt
Music by
Simon Walker

Everyone

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Facts

January 1, 1986 · 51 min · Animation

Released
January 1, 1986
Runtime
51 min
Genres
Animation
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
38 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?"

Questions about The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?

Prime

In the United States, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7).

Is The Adventures of Tom Sawyer okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Adventures of Tom Sawyer?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for wholesome and 7 for hopefulness.