The Indian in the Cupboard
“Adventure comes to life.”
A nine-year-old boy gets a plastic Indian and a cupboard for his birthday and finds himself involved in adventure when the Indian comes to life and befriends him.
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Where is The Indian in the Cupboard streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Pluto TV | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD |
About The Indian in the Cupboard
The Indian in the Cupboard is a 1995 English-language adventure, family and fantasy film directed by Frank Oz. The cast is led by Hal Scardino, Litefoot, Lindsay Crouse. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Indian in the Cupboard was produced by Paramount Pictures, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 14, 1995, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $45 million, it went on to gross $36 million worldwide.
- Director
- Frank Oz
- Writers
- Melissa Mathison
- Release date
- July 14, 1995
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $45 million
- Box office
- $36 million
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Columbia Pictures
The Indian in the Cupboard cast & crew
The Indian in the Cupboard was directed by Frank Oz and written by Melissa Mathison.
The cast features Hal Scardino as Omri, Litefoot as Little Bear, Lindsay Crouse as Jane, Richard Jenkins as Victor, Rishi Bhat as Patrick, and Steve Coogan as Tommy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Randy Edelman, cinematography is by Russell Carpenter, and it was produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall.
Is The Indian in the Cupboard worth watching?
The Indian in the Cupboard holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 679 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, family, and fantasy, The Indian in the Cupboard is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Indian in the Cupboard
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Cast of The Indian in the Cupboard
Hal Scardino
Omri
Litefoot
Little Bear
Lindsay Crouse
Jane
Richard Jenkins
Victor
Rishi Bhat
Patrick
Steve Coogan
Tommy
David Keith
Boone
Sakina Jaffrey
Lucy
Vincent Kartheiser
Gillon
Nestor Serrano
Teacher
Frank Welker
Special Vocal Effects (voice)
Ryan Olson
Adiel
The Indian in the Cupboard — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Indian in the Cupboard in United States?
The Indian in the Cupboard 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 Indian in the Cupboard in?
The Indian in the Cupboard is originally in English, with audio tracks including Italian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Indian in the Cupboard?
The Indian in the Cupboard runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is The Indian in the Cupboard rated?
The Indian in the Cupboard is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 679 ratings.
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