The Borrowers
The four-inch-tall Clock family secretly share a house with the normal-sized Lender family, "borrowing" such items as thread, safety pins, batteries and scraps of food. However, their peaceful co-existence is disturbed when evil lawyer Ocious P. Potter steals the will granting title to the house, which he plans to demolish in order to build apartments. The Lenders are forced to move, and the Clocks face the risk of being exposed to the normal-sized world.
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Frequently asked questions about The Borrowers
Where can I watch The Borrowers in the United States?
The Borrowers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Borrowers on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. The Borrowers is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States.
Can I watch The Borrowers for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Borrowers needs a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for The Borrowers?
The Borrowers scores 6.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Borrowers?
The Borrowers stars John Goodman, Mark Williams, Jim Broadbent, Celia Imrie, and Flora Newbigin. Peter Hewitt is the director.
How long is The Borrowers?
The Borrowers runs 1h 27m (87 minutes).
When did The Borrowers come out?
The Borrowers was released on December 5, 1997.
Which studio made The Borrowers?
The Borrowers was produced by Working Title Films and PolyGram Filmed Entertainment in the United Kingdom and the United States.
What was the budget for The Borrowers?
The Borrowers was made on a budget of $29,000,000.
How much did The Borrowers make at the box office?
The Borrowers grossed $22,619,699 worldwide, against a budget of $29,000,000.
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