The Secret of NIMH

Name: The Secret of NIMH
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Animation
Released: 1982
Duration: 83 min

English / 1982 / 1h 23m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Mystery Fantasy Science Fiction Animation Adventure Family

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Synopsis

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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Credits

Crew

DirectorDon Bluth

WriterDon Bluth, Will Finn, Gary Goldman, John Pomeroy

ComposerJerry Goldsmith

EditorJeffrey C. Patch

Cast

Elizabeth Hartmanas Mrs. Brisby (voice)

Derek Jacobias Nicodemus (voice)

Arthur Maletas Mr. Ages (voice)

Dom DeLuiseas Jeremy (voice)

Hermione Baddeleyas Auntie Shrew (voice)

Shannen Dohertyas Teresa (voice)

Wil Wheatonas Martin (voice)

Jodi Hicksas Cynthia (voice)

Ina Friedas Timothy (voice)

John Carradineas Great Owl (voice)

Peter Straussas Justin (voice)

Paul Shenaras Jenner (voice)

Tom Hattenas Farmer Fitzgibbons (voice)

Lucille Blissas Mrs. Fitzgibbons (voice)

Aldo Rayas Sullivan (voice)

Norbert Auerbachas Councilman 1 (voice)

Dick Kleineras Councilman 2 (voice)

Charles Champlinas Councilman 3 (voice)

Joshua Lawrenceas Billy Fitzgibbons (voice)

Philo Barnhartas Additional voices (uncredited)