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Thumbelina

  • 19941994
  • GG
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
18K
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John Hurt, Charo, Jodi Benson, Carol Channing, Gino Conforti, Kendall Cunningham, Tawny Sunshine Glover, Gilbert Gottfried, Gary Imhoff, Joe Lynch, and Michael Nunes in Thumbelina (1994)
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This retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen classic fairy tale has the digit-sized heroine evading the clutches of various toads, moles, and beetles before she can proceed with her courtsh... Read allThis retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen classic fairy tale has the digit-sized heroine evading the clutches of various toads, moles, and beetles before she can proceed with her courtship with her dream lover, Prince Cornelius.This retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen classic fairy tale has the digit-sized heroine evading the clutches of various toads, moles, and beetles before she can proceed with her courtship with her dream lover, Prince Cornelius.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
18K
YOUR RATING
    • Don Bluth
    • Gary Goldman
    • Hans Christian Andersen(original classic fairytale)
    • Don Bluth(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Jodi Benson(voice)
    • Gary Imhoff(voice)
    • Gino Conforti(voice)
    • Don Bluth
    • Gary Goldman
    • Hans Christian Andersen(original classic fairytale)
    • Don Bluth(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Jodi Benson(voice)
    • Gary Imhoff(voice)
    • Gino Conforti(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 87User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
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    Trailer [EN]
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    Jennifer Tilly, Hank Azaria, John Leguizamo, Kelsey Grammer, Denis Leary, Catherine O'Hara, Ray Romano, Jodi Benson, Gary Imhoff, and French Stewart in Thumbelina (1994)
    Jodi Benson and Gary Imhoff in Thumbelina (1994)
    Jodi Benson in Thumbelina (1994)
    Jodi Benson in Thumbelina (1994)
    Barbara Cook in Thumbelina (1994)
    Jodi Benson and Gary Imhoff in Thumbelina (1994)
    Thumbelina (1994)
    Barbara Cook in Thumbelina (1994)
    Jodi Benson and Gary Imhoff in Thumbelina (1994)
    Carol Channing in Thumbelina (1994)
    Gary Imhoff in Thumbelina (1994)
    Jodi Benson in Thumbelina (1994)

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    Jodi Benson
    Jodi Benson
    • Thumbelina
    • (voice)
    Gary Imhoff
    Gary Imhoff
    • Prince Cornelius
    • (voice)
    Gino Conforti
    Gino Conforti
    • Jacquimo
    • (voice)
    Barbara Cook
    Barbara Cook
    • Mother
    • (voice)
    Will Ryan
    Will Ryan
    • Hero
    • (voice)
    • …
    June Foray
    June Foray
    • Queen Tabitha
    • (voice)
    Kenneth Mars
    Kenneth Mars
    • King Colbert
    • (voice)
    Joe Lynch
    • Grundel
    • (voice)
    Charo
    Charo
    • Mrs. (Ma) Toad
    • (voice)
    Danny Mann
    Danny Mann
    • Mozo
    • (voice)
    Loren Lester
    Loren Lester
    • Gringo
    • (voice)
    Kendall Cunningham
    • Baby Bug
    • (voice)
    Tawny Sunshine Glover
    • Gnatty
    • (voice)
    Michael Nunes
    • Li'l Bee
    • (voice)
    Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried
    • Mr. Beetle
    • (voice)
    Pat Musick
    • Mrs Rabbit
    • (voice)
    Neil Ross
    Neil Ross
    • Mr. Fox
    • (voice)
    • …
    Carol Channing
    Carol Channing
    • Ms. Fieldmouse
    • (voice)
      • Don Bluth
      • Gary Goldman
      • Hans Christian Andersen(original classic fairytale)
      • Don Bluth(screenplay by)
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    • Trivia
      The producers generated positive ratings during test screenings by playing the Walt Disney Pictures logo at the beginning, making viewers think they were watching a Disney movie. Ironically, Disney purchased this film through their acquisition of 20th Century Fox, who replaced Warner Bros. as the distributor due to Fox acquiring Don Bluth Ireland Limited, the production company.
    • Goofs
      Mrs. Fieldmouse refers to the mole as "the richest rodent for miles around." Moles are not rodents.
    • Quotes

      Mother: Now, here is the story of the noble dog, who saved the king from the wicked wizard. Once upon a time...

      Thumbelina: Oh, mother, please. Are there any stories about... about little people?

      Mother: Well, as a matter of fact, there are, Thumbelina. Look.

      [lifts her on to the book, which is opened to a picture of fairies]

      Thumbelina: Why, they are little! Just like me!

      [points to wings]

      Thumbelina: But... but what are those?

      Mother: Those are wings, Thumbelina. These are fairies and fairies have wings so they can fly.

      Thumbelina: Mother, have you ever seen a fairy?

      Mother: Well, I thought I did once.

      Thumbelina: Really?

      Mother: [laughs] Yes.

      [puts reading glass on to picture to magnify the image]

      Mother: And here, the fairy prince and princess are having a wedding.

      Thumbelina: And they live... happily ever after!

      Mother: [smiles] Usually, my dear.

      Thumbelina: [crawls under glasses so she is by the picture of the prince] I... suppose it works best if two people are about... the same size.

      Mother: [unsure] Yes, of course.

      Thumbelina: [crawls out from underneath the glasses] Well... well, that's not fair. I... I must be the only little person in the world. I wish I were big.

      Mother: Oh, no, Thumbelina. No. Don't ever wish to be anything but what you are.

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits are on a book page and there are pictures that change every few minutes starting with the beetle and ending with Hero the dog.
    • Alternate versions
      The latest DVD version omits the Warner Bros. logos, as it was licensed by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, which its logo appears instead.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Jimmy Hollywood/Thumbelina/The House of the Spirits/Major League II/D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Follow Your Heart (Intro)
      Lyrics by Bruce Sussman and Jack Feldman

      Music by Barry Manilow

      Arranged and Produced by Barry Manilow

      Performed by Gino Conforti

    User reviews87

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    7/10
    Not bad...
    You know what? I liked this movie. Its kinda of slow in parts, and the animation is dated too, but the songs really stick. You know how I know? My kids, 7 and 12 years old, will watch this movie over and over when we break it out of our DVD rack. They sing the cheery Manilow penned songs and they watch the story unfold each time like its the first time. (The being slow part can be bridged with a cookie or two)...

    I like the voice of Thumbalina. She did the voice to the Little Mermaid, so you can consider this a sequal..sorta...song to listen for? A cute little balad called "Soon"...one of those 'bring a tear to your eye' songs...

    I give this a 7+...instantly forgetable for adults...kids will love it though!!!
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    10
    • scorpianram
    • May 30, 2003

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    • Release date
      • March 30, 1994 (United States)
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      • Dublin, Ireland
    • Production company
      • Don Bluth
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    • 1 hour 26 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby
      • Dolby SR

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