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Thumbelina

1993Movie1 h 20 minNR

Animation
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

Summary

Mia is a young girl with a knack for getting herself into trouble. One night, when her mother falls asleep while reading "Thumbelina" to her, Mia is magically transformed into the two-inch tall character. As she journey's through "the Unknown Country of Wonderland," Mia will be forced to overcome obstacles that help her grow as a person.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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Not for brutality or scares.

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Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Hiromitsu Morita, Jim Terry, Akinori Orai
Written by
Shigeru Yanagawa, Collins Walker, Akiyoshi Sakai
Produced by
Jim Terry, Ricki Ames
Music by
The Bullets

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Facts

December 16, 1993 · 1 h 20 min · NR

Released
December 16, 1993
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
Japan, United States

Tropes

Abled in the Adaptation, Adaptational Attractiveness, Adaptational Early Appearance +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Thumbelina worth watching?"

Questions about Thumbelina

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Thumbelina worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Thumbelina okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Thumbelina?

BleakHopeful

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

What tropes does Thumbelina use?

Abled in the AdaptationAdaptational AttractivenessAdaptational Early AppearanceAdaptational HeroismAdaptational Location ChangeAdaptational Species ChangeAnachronism StewBack for the FinaleBeware the Nice OnesRunning Away to CryShe's a Man in JapanLighter and Softerand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Abled in the Adaptation, Adaptational Attractiveness, and Adaptational Early Appearance.