Tom Thumb
“He's only 5 1/2 inches high, but he's terrific!”
A boy, no bigger than a thumb, manages to outwit two thieves determined to make a fortune from him.
Where to watch Tom Thumb in United States
Can I watch Tom Thumb in United States? Yes — you can stream Tom Thumb in United States on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Tom Thumb streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Tom Thumb
Tom Thumb is a 1958 English-language music, family and fantasy film directed by George Pal. The cast is led by Russ Tamblyn, Alan Young, June Thorburn. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Tom Thumb was produced by Galaxy Films Inc. and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 4, 1958, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- George Pal
- Writers
- Ladislas Fodor, Wilhelm Grimm, Jacob Grimm
- Release date
- December 4, 1958
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Galaxy Films Inc.
Tom Thumb cast & crew
Tom Thumb was directed by George Pal and written by Ladislas Fodor, Wilhelm Grimm, and Jacob Grimm.
The cast features Russ Tamblyn as Tom Thumb, Alan Young as Woody, June Thorburn as Forest Queen, Terry-Thomas as Ivan, Peter Sellers as Antony, and Bernard Miles as Jonathan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ken Jones, cinematography is by Georges Périnal, and it was produced by George Pal.
Is Tom Thumb worth watching?
Tom Thumb holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 78 ratings, a solidly received music films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy music, family, and fantasy, Tom Thumb is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Tom Thumb
In United States, you can stream Tom Thumb on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Tom Thumb
Russ Tamblyn
Tom Thumb
Alan Young
Woody
June Thorburn
Forest Queen
Terry-Thomas
Ivan
Peter Sellers
Antony
Bernard Miles
Jonathan
Jessie Matthews
Anne
Ian Wallace
The Cobbler
Peter Butterworth
Kapellmeister
Peter Bull
Town Crier
Stan Freberg
Yawning man (voice)
Dal McKennon
Con-Fu-Shon (voice)
Tom Thumb — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Tom Thumb in United States?
Tom Thumb is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Tom Thumb on Kanopy?
Yes — Tom Thumb is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Tom Thumb in?
Tom Thumb is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Tom Thumb?
Tom Thumb runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Tom Thumb rated?
Tom Thumb is rated G. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 78 ratings.
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