Tom and Huck (1995)

A mischievous young boy, Tom Sawyer (Jonathan Taylor Thomas),witnesses a murder by the deadly Injun Joe. Tom becomes friends with Huckleberry Finn (Brad Renfro), a boy with no future and no... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Hewitt

Writers:

Mark Twain (novel), Stephen Sommers (screenplay),

Stars:

Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Brad Renfro, Eric Schweig

5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jonathan Taylor Thomas	...	Tom Sawyer
Brad Renfro	...	Huck Finn
Eric Schweig	...	Injun Joe
Charles Rocket	...	Judge Thatcher
Amy Wright	...	Aunt Polly
Michael McShane	...	Muff Potter
Marian Seldes	...	Widow Douglas
Rachael Leigh Cook	...	Becky Thatcher
Lanny Flaherty	...	Emmett
Courtland Mead	...	Cousin Sid
Peter Mackenzie	...	Mr. Sneed
Heath Lamberts	...	Schoolmaster Dobbins
William Newman	...	Doc Robinson
Joey Stinson	...	Joe Harper
Blake Heron	...	Ben Rodgers

Storyline

A mischievous young boy, Tom Sawyer (Jonathan Taylor Thomas),witnesses a murder by the deadly Injun Joe. Tom becomes friends with Huckleberry Finn (Brad Renfro), a boy with no future and no family. Tom has to choose between honoring a friendship or honoring an oath because the town alcoholic is accused of the murder. Tom and Huck go through several adventures trying to retrieve evidence.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | boy | lost treasure | alcoholic | missouri | 

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Taglines:

The Original Bad Boys.

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Family | Western

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some villainous acts and mild language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 December 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Adventures of Tom and Huck

Filming Locations:

Alabama, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$23,735,802 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Painted Fence Productions, Walt Disney Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

During two months of Alabama filming, the production endured muggy heat, swarming bugs, a mysterious "killer" mulch that made several people sick, ferocious thunderstorms, and a tornado threat.

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Goofs

When Tom is hiding in the old shed his shoe disappears and reappears between shots.

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Quotes

Injun Joe: You're Pat Fins boy... Blueberry.
Huck Finn: Huckleberry

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Connections

Version of Tom Sawyer (1973)

User Reviews

Strife on the Mississippi

Nineteenth century Mississippi River boy Jonathan Taylor Thomas (as Tom Sawyer) tries to runaway to New Orleans with his pals, but has to abort the mission with a bloody forehead. As punishment, young Thomas is directed to whitewash a fence, by guardian Amy Wright (as Aunt Polly). Thomas cleverly gets neighborhood lads to finish the job. He shares adventures with rebellious best-friend Brad Reno (as Huckleberry "Huck" Finn) and pretty girl-friend Rachael Leigh Cook (as Becky Thatcher).

While nothing to write Mark Twain about, the Disney studio's follow-up to their "The Adventures of Huck Finn" (1993) is serviceable. Both films would have (and will) be much more appealing to the elementary and primary school set, who will hopefully read the books. Strengths from the earlier version look better with a simpler music score and more appropriate leads. One wishes they had waited on the previous film to release as a sequel to this "Tom and Huck", as the original author intended.

***** Tom and Huck (12/22/95) Peter Hewitt ~ Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Brad Renfro, Eric Schweig, Rachael Leigh Cook