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The Secret of NIMH

1982·Movie·G·83 min·7.5(945)

Right before your eyes, and beyond your wildest dreams.

A widowed field mouse must move her family -- including an ailing son -- to escape a farmer's plow. Aided by a crow and a pack of superintelligent, escaped lab rats, the brave mother struggles to transplant her home to firmer ground.

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About The Secret of NIMH

The Secret of NIMH is a 1982 English-language adventure, animation and drama film directed by Don Bluth. The cast is led by Elizabeth Hartman, Derek Jacobi, Arthur Malet. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.

The Secret of NIMH was produced by United Artists, Aurora, and Don Bluth Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on June 17, 1982, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $15 million worldwide.

Director
Don Bluth
Writers
Gary Goldman, Don Bluth, Will Finn
Release date
June 17, 1982
Original language
English
Age rating
G
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$15 million
Production
United Artists, Aurora, Don Bluth Entertainment
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The Secret of NIMH cast & crew

The Secret of NIMH was directed by Don Bluth and written by Gary Goldman, Don Bluth, and Will Finn.

The cast features Elizabeth Hartman as Mrs. Brisby (voice), Derek Jacobi as Nicodemus (voice), Arthur Malet as Mr. Ages (voice), Dom DeLuise as Jeremy (voice), Hermione Baddeley as Auntie Shrew (voice), and Shannen Doherty as Teresa (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith and it was produced by John Pomeroy and Gary Goldman.

Is The Secret of NIMH worth watching?

The Secret of NIMH holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 945 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.

At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy adventure, animation, and drama, The Secret of NIMH is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Secret of NIMH

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Cast of The Secret of NIMH

Elizabeth Hartman

Elizabeth Hartman

Mrs. Brisby (voice)

Derek Jacobi

Derek Jacobi

Nicodemus (voice)

Arthur Malet

Arthur Malet

Mr. Ages (voice)

Dom DeLuise

Dom DeLuise

Jeremy (voice)

Hermione Baddeley

Hermione Baddeley

Auntie Shrew (voice)

Shannen Doherty

Shannen Doherty

Teresa (voice)

Wil Wheaton

Wil Wheaton

Martin (voice)

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Jodi Hicks

Cynthia (voice)

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Ina Fried

Timothy (voice)

John Carradine

John Carradine

Great Owl (voice)

Peter Strauss

Peter Strauss

Justin (voice)

Paul Shenar

Paul Shenar

Jenner (voice)

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The Secret of NIMH — FAQs

Where can I watch The Secret of NIMH in United States?

The Secret of NIMH is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, The Roku Channel in United States.

Is The Secret of NIMH on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Secret of NIMH is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The Secret of NIMH in?

The Secret of NIMH is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Secret of NIMH?

The Secret of NIMH runs 1 hours 23 minutes (83 minutes).

What is The Secret of NIMH rated?

The Secret of NIMH is rated G. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 945 ratings.

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