The Secret of NIMH (1982)
The Secret of NIMH (1982)
Plot.
Where to Watch.
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Streaming in:πΊπΈ United States
Cast & Crew.
Elizabeth Hartman
Mrs. Brisby
Derek Jacobi
Nicodemus
Dom DeLuise
Jeremy
Arthur Malet
Mr. Ages
Hermione Baddeley
Auntie Shrew
Shannen Doherty
Teresa
Wil Wheaton
Martin
Jodi Hicks
Cynthia
Ina Fried
Timothy
Will Finn
Writer
John Carradine
The Great Owl
Ken Anderson
Writer
Peter Strauss
Justin (voice)
Don Bluth
Director
Paul Shenar
Jenner (voice)
Tom Hatten
Farmer Fitzgibbons (voice)
Robert C. O'Brien
Writer
Lucille Bliss
Mrs. Fitzgibbons (voice)
Aldo Ray
Sullivan (voice)
Norbert Auerbach
Councilman 1 (voice)
Gary Goldman
Writer
Dick Kleiner
Councilman 2 (voice)
Charles Champlin
Councilman 3 (voice)
Joshua Lawrence
Billy Fitzgibbons (voice)
Media.
Details.
Release DateJune 17, 1982
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 22m
Content RatingG
Budget$7,000,000
Box Office$14,665,733
Genres
Wiki.
The Secret of NIMH is a 1982 American animated fantasy adventure film directed by Don Bluth in his directorial debut and based on Robert C. O'Brien's 1971 children's novel, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. The film features the voices of Elizabeth Hartman, Peter Strauss, Arthur Malet, Dom DeLuise, John Carradine, Derek Jacobi, Hermione Baddeley, and Paul Shenar. It was produced by Bluth's production company Don Bluth Productions in association with Aurora Productions.
The Secret of NIMH was released in the United States on July 2, 1982, by MGM/UA Entertainment Co. under the United Artists label. It was praised by critics for its elegant and painstakingly detailed animation, compelling characters, and deep and mature plot, and won a Saturn Award for Best Animated Film of 1982. Though only a moderate success at the box office, it turned a solid profit through home video and overseas releases. It was followed in 1998 by a direct-to-video sequel, The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue, which was made without Bluth's involvement or input and met with poor reception.
In 2015, a live-action/animated remake was reported to be in the works. A television series adaptation was also revealed to be in development since 2021.