The Borrowers
“Little People. Big Trouble. Lots of fun.”
The four-inch-tall Clock family secretly share a house with the normal-sized Lender family, "borrowing" such items as thread, safety pins, batteries and scraps of food. However, their peaceful co-existence is disturbed when evil lawyer Ocious P. Potter steals the will granting title to the house, which he plans to demolish in order to build apartments. The Lenders are forced to move, and the Clocks face the risk of being exposed to the normal-sized world.
Where to watch The Borrowers in United States
Can I watch The Borrowers in United States? The Borrowers isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Borrowers streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Borrowers
The Borrowers is a 1997 English-language adventure, fantasy and action film directed by Peter Hewitt. The cast is led by John Goodman, Mark Williams, Jim Broadbent. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Borrowers was produced by Working Title and PolyGram Filmed Entertainment and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on December 5, 1997, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $29 million, it went on to gross $23 million worldwide.
- Director
- Peter Hewitt
- Writers
- Gavin Scott, John Kamps
- Release date
- December 5, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $29 million
- Box office
- $23 million
- Production
- Working Title, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
The Borrowers cast & crew
The Borrowers was directed by Peter Hewitt and written by Gavin Scott and John Kamps.
The cast features John Goodman as Ocious P. Potter, Mark Williams as Exterminator Jeff, Jim Broadbent as Pod Clock, Celia Imrie as Homily Clock, Flora Newbigin as Arrietty Clock, and Tom Felton as Peagreen Clock.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams, cinematography is by Trevor Brooker, and it was produced by Rachel Talalay and Tim Bevan.
Is The Borrowers worth watching?
The Borrowers holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 550 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, fantasy, and action, The Borrowers is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Borrowers
The Borrowers isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Borrowers
John Goodman
Ocious P. Potter
Mark Williams
Exterminator Jeff
Jim Broadbent
Pod Clock
Celia Imrie
Homily Clock
Flora Newbigin
Arrietty Clock
Tom Felton
Peagreen Clock
Raymond Pickard
Spiller
Bradley Pierce
Pete Lender
Aden Gillett
Joe Lender
Doon Mackichan
Victoria Lender
Hugh Laurie
Officer Steady
Ruby Wax
Town Hall Clerk
The Borrowers — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Borrowers in United States?
The Borrowers is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Borrowers in?
The Borrowers is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Borrowers?
The Borrowers runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is The Borrowers rated?
The Borrowers is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 550 ratings.
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