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Thumbelina

Play trailer 1:56 Poster for Thumbelina G 1994 1h 34m Kids & Family Fantasy Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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Born of a flower and growing to only a couple of inches tall, poor Thumbelina is worried she'll never meet someone her own size, until she happens to catch the eye of Prince Cornelius of the Fairies. Just as soon as she finds love, however, it's torn away from her when she is kidnapped by Ms. Toad. Now Thumbelina has to escape Ms. Toad's grasp and search for Prince Cornelius. Luckily, there's a whole city of animals willing to help her.
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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Jan 1, 2000
2/4
I didn't much care, for two reasons: Thumbelina's woe-is-me act got old real fast, and I couldn't care less about her matrimonial prospects. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Jul 19, 2026
2.5/4
...a basically watchable endeavor that benefits from its appealing animation and solid voice performances... Go to Full Review
Scott Thomas Buffalo News Feb 29, 2024
2.5/5
Bluth puts a lot of stock in action and movement, sometimes at the expense of characterization. Go to Full Review
Gary Wolcott Tri-City Herald Feb 28, 2024
4/5
[Don Bluth] does expert work on the animation. At times it has an almost three-dimensional feel. And in spite of 10 yawner songs from Manilow, he manages to keep the story moving. Go to Full Review
Avaryl Halley Movie Bitches Dec 21, 2021
It features an all-star cast, some questionable gender politics, but some FABULOUS outfits... Go to Full Review
Andrew Galdi Movie Bitches Dec 21, 2021
This was fun...almost a bit of a Brave Little Toaster vibe... Go to Full Review
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Teddy B @RT90521672 1 day ago The longer this movie went on, the more confused I became. For every positive this film has, there is one negative that overwhelms it. The animation itself is fine enough (when it's not rotoscoped), but the atrocious cel handling and complete lack of shading makes this film look very cheap and unpleasant. Gilbert Gottfried's beetle character injects a short boost of enthusiasm and the single good joke in the film ("you'll get over me"), but every other character in this world has less dimension than the fairy tale (not to throw shade at Andersen; his works are masterpieces, including Thumbelina). Don Bluth directs this movie, but it lies in that surreal Rock-a-Doodle brain-damage era. The worst thing with this admittedly long, unpleasant, repetitive and vapid film is that it carries the stench of cloying wishy-washiness that forbodes 'A Troll in Central Park' like bombs detonating in the distance, planes gliding closer and closer across the country before iminent destruction... See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Jan 27, 2026 Thumbelina, produced by 20th Century Fox, is one of those rare animated films that feels like opening a time capsule straight into childhood. Rewatching it after so many years is emotional, especially once the music begins and every song comes rushing back. It instantly awakens memories and reminds you why animation once felt so magical and personal. What makes this film stand out is how heartfelt it is. Thumbelina and Cornelius are genuinely engaging leads, and their relationship feels sincere, hopeful, and emotionally grounded. It gives the story real warmth instead of relying only on nostalgia. The supporting characters, from Mr. Mole to the Field Mouse and the Jitterbugs, all bring charm and personality, making the world feel alive and carefully crafted. The animation is beautiful, the music is unforgettable, and Jodi Benson’s performance elevates every moment. Ultimately, Thumbelina remains a timeless, emotional, and underappreciated animated treasure. See more Harrison K @Kingharrison Jan 18, 2026 no just no! Worst movie I have ever seen! Will never get that time back See more Melissa T @RT47179180 Aug 8, 2025 One of my absolute favourites - beautiful and catchy songs, classic old school animation, jazzy and timeless dazzle in the characters and a true charm on story telling. If you have a children, absolutely put this movie on over anything current. Classic early 90s animation and a dream to watch. See more Stephen C @bob25009 May 30, 2025 A successful animated movie in 1 hour and 34 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!! Filmed on March 30th, 1994, in color!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Celebrating 35 years in 2029!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Copyright 1994-2025 by Warner Brothers and Atlantic Records Company!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Niessa B @RT10070864 May 10, 2025 One of my favorite movies when I was a little girl. Its cute. Has cute characters and songs. Shows that if you believe and follow your heart, you will find your happiness. Its what you would expect from a fairy tale. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Born of a flower and growing to only a couple of inches tall, poor Thumbelina is worried she'll never meet someone her own size, until she happens to catch the eye of Prince Cornelius of the Fairies. Just as soon as she finds love, however, it's torn away from her when she is kidnapped by Ms. Toad. Now Thumbelina has to escape Ms. Toad's grasp and search for Prince Cornelius. Luckily, there's a whole city of animals willing to help her.
Director
Don Bluth, Gary Goldman
Producer
Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, John Pomeroy
Screenwriter
Hans Christian Andersen, Don Bluth
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Don Bluth, Warner Brothers
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 30, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$10.1M
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Dolby, Surround
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