

The Borrowers
2011-12-25 · 90 min · ★ 5.9
Family adventure based on Mary Norton's classic children's books about a race of tiny people who live under the floorboards, resourcefully surviving by borrowing bits and pieces from the large residents who dwell above. After being discovered by 'human beans', borrower Arrietty and her parents are forced to leave their home while attempting to evade the clutches of obsessive scientist Professor Mildeye.
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- Directors
- Tom Harper
- Production companies
- BBC, Moonlighting Films, Working Title, Working Title Television
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Christopher EcclestonPod Clock
Stephen FryProfessor Mildeye
Sharon HorganHomily Clock
Aisling LoftusArrietty Clock
Robert SheehanSpiller
Victoria WoodGranny Driver
Shaun DooleyJosh Charles
Charlie HiscockJames
Warona SeaneDean Karen Richards
Francis ChoulerSpiller's MateTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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