The Borrowers(2011)
The Borrowers Synopsis
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.
The Borrowers (2011) is a family, comedy, adventure, fantasy and tv movie film directed by Tom Harper, released on December 25, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Christopher Eccleston, Stephen Fry, Sharon Horgan and Aisling Loftus. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Harper
- Writers:
- Ben Vanstone, Mary Norton
- Producers:
- Radford Neville, Marvin Saven, Genevieve Hofmeyr
- Cinematographer:
- Christopher Ross
- Composer:
- Philip Miller
- Production:
- BBC, Moonlighting Films, Working Title Films, Working Title Television
- Status:
- Released
The Borrowers (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Borrowers before you stream it.
The Borrowers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christopher Eccleston
as Pod Clock
Stephen Fry
as Professor Mildeye
Sharon Horgan
as Homily Clock
Aisling Loftus
as Arrietty Clock
Robert Sheehan
as Spiller
Victoria Wood
as Granny Driver
Shaun Dooley
as Josh Charles
Charlie Hiscock
as James
- Anne Hirsch
Anne Hirsch
as Jenny
Warona Seane
as Dean Karen Richards
Francis Chouler
as Spiller's Mate
Key crew
Directed by Tom Harper, written by Ben Vanstone and Mary Norton, produced by Radford Neville, Marvin Saven and Genevieve Hofmeyr.
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The Borrowers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 61 ratings.
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The Borrowers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Borrowers online?
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The Borrowers (2011) is currently available to rent or buy from maxdome Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Borrowers?
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The main cast of The Borrowers (2011) includes Christopher Eccleston, Stephen Fry, Sharon Horgan, Aisling Loftus and Robert Sheehan. The film was directed by Tom Harper. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Borrowers released?
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The Borrowers was released on December 25, 2011 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Borrowers worth watching?
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The Borrowers (2011) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 61 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, comedy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Borrowers?
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Yes. The official The Borrowers trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.