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The Secret of NIMH (1982)
Front Cover Actor Back Cover
Derek Jacobi Nicodemus (voice)
Elizabeth Hartman Mrs. Brisby (voice)
Arthur Malet Mr. Ages (voice)
Dom DeLuise Jeremy (voice)
Hermione Baddeley Auntie Shrew (voice)
Shannen Doherty Teresa (voice)
Wil Wheaton Martin (voice)
Jodi Hicks Cynthia (voice)
Ian Fried Timothy (voice)
John Carradine Great Owl (voice)
Movie Details
Genre Animation; Family; Drama; Adventure
Director Don Bluth
Producer Don Bluth; Gary Goldman
Writer Don Bluth; Will Finn; Robert C. O'Brien
Studio MGM / UA
Language English
Audience Rating G (General Audience)
Running Time 82 mins
Country USA
Color Color
IMDb Rating 7.2
Plot
In his book, Robert C. O'Brien called his brave widow mouse "Mrs. Frisby," but Disney escapee animator Don Bluth must have thought kids would laugh the wrong way at that. They renamed her "Mrs. Brisby" for NIMH. That acronym stands for the National Institute of Mental Health, and the rats that live near Mrs. Brisby came from NIMH--they have strange ways. But they're the only ones who can save her house and her children, so Brisby seeks them out with the help of a humorous crow (Dom DeLuise). The magic gets laid on a little thick but this is Don Bluth's most successful attempt to achieve a complete, sincere, animated film. It's often forgotten, but it's a true surprise and a rare treat in the vast wasteland of insubstantial children's fare. --Keith Simanton
Personal Details
Seen It Yes
Index 205
Collection Status In Collection
Links Amazon US
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Product Details
Format DVD
Region Region
Screen Ratio Standard 1.33:1 Color
Layers Single Side, Single Layer
UPC (Barcode) 027616703729
Chapters 32
Release Date 3/6/2001
Subtitles English; French
Packaging Keep Case
Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Stereo [CC]
Nr of Disks/Tapes 1
Extra Features
8-Page Booklet Featuring A Step-By-Step, Child's Eye View Of The Animation Process
Original Theatrical Trailer
Scene Selections