Thumbelina(1978)
世界名作童話 おやゆび姫
Thumbelina Synopsis
A tiny girl, only as long as a man's thumb, is born to a childless woman, abducted by frogs who want her to marry their son, but escaping instead (with the help of a bumblebee) to find a real prince without having to kiss the frog first.
Thumbelina (1978) is a animation, family, fantasy and romance film directed by Yugo Serikawa, released on March 18, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 3m. It stars Kazuko Sugiyama, Mariko Miyagi, Kyôko Kishida and Masako Nozawa. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Yugo Serikawa
- Writers:
- Ikuko Ōyabu, Hans Christian Andersen
- Producers:
- Saburô Yokoi
- Production:
- Toei Animation
- Status:
- Released
Thumbelina (1978) Trailer
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Thumbelina Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kazuko Sugiyama
as Thumbelina (voice)
Mariko Miyagi
as Bunbu (voice)
Kyôko Kishida
as Narrator / Gekoo (voice)
Masako Nozawa
as Chumi (voice)
Kosei Tomita
as Mole (voice)
Ichiro Nagai
as Papa Frog (voice)
Kazue Takahashi
as Mama Frog (voice)
Noriko Ohara
as Prince (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Yugo Serikawa, written by Ikuko Ōyabu and Hans Christian Andersen, produced by Saburô Yokoi.
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Thumbelina Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 12 ratings.
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Thumbelina – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Thumbelina online?
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Thumbelina (1978) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Thumbelina?
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The main cast of Thumbelina (1978) includes Kazuko Sugiyama, Mariko Miyagi, Kyôko Kishida, Masako Nozawa and Kosei Tomita. The film was directed by Yugo Serikawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Thumbelina released?
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Thumbelina was released on March 18, 1978 and runs for 1h 3m.
Is Thumbelina worth watching?
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Thumbelina (1978) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Thumbelina?
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Yes. The official Thumbelina trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.