Tom Thumb

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Tom Thumb

G

Released Dec 22, 1958

1h 32m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

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In a mythical land, woodcutter Jonathan (Bernard Miles) agrees not to chop down the oldest tree in the forest in return for three wishes granted by the Forest Queen. After he wastes two wishes bickering with his wife, the third brings them Tom (Russ Tamblyn), a thumb-sized child. The couple dote upon him, but are unable to protect him when, on his way to the village, the innocent Tom falls in with villainous Ivan (Terry-Thomas) and Tony (Peter Sellers).

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Fun musical adventure for the family.

Rated: 5/5

Dec 29, 2010

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Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

A celebrated fairy-tale by the Brothers Grimm has been turned into a movie that should delight most youngsters without unduly boring their elders.

Oct 21, 2019

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Susan Granger

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Rated: 3/5

Oct 28, 2007

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 3/5

Jul 31, 2005

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Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Rated: 4/5

Jan 23, 2004

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Brian J. Arthurs

Beach Reporter (Southern California)

Rated: 4/5

Oct 18, 2002

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Alec B

Tom Thumb is an adorable 1950s musical that exudes charm, reminiscent of classics like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Babes in Toyland. Russ Tamblyn brings the perfect amount of adorable boyish charm to the titular role of Tom Thumb. The film’s musical numbers are delightful, with a level of creativity and polish that rivals Walt Disney’s feature films of the era. Definitely dated (cringing at the Chinese toy scene), it still offers cute dance numbers and a playful tone that older generations probably remember welll.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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Audience Member

The funniest character is Tom Thumb himself!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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steve d

The story isn't the least bit entertaining.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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I've seen in many times. It came out when I was a young boy. It is quaint with a sweet story full of morals, with vintage special effects. Take it for what it is. At that time it was state of the art. Please don't compare the effects to Star Wars. It was a different era. Hopefully your children aren't too jaded to be entertained by this children's classic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Audience Member

The stop motion will be enjoyed by the kids though there is nothing exceptional about it. The musical numbers are forgettable except for the one without words. If you come looking for a Peter Sellers movie you will be disappointed as he has a secondary part and only mumbles about a half dozen words. The main attraction along with the stop motion is Rus Tamblen's creative acrobatics and dancing; without it the movie would be very boring. An extra plus is that it's in color. Alan Young is a surprisingly good singer (I assume it's not dubbed) and June Thornburn is easy on the eyes.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Audience Member

Charming MGM musical fantasy with lively songs by Peggy Lee and Sonny Burke and Oscar-winning special effects by George Pal (who also directed); Russ Tamblyn shows off his acrobatic skills in the title role, and Terry-Thomas and Peter Sellers provide slapstick comedy relief.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Synopsis

In a mythical land, woodcutter Jonathan (Bernard Miles) agrees not to chop down the oldest tree in the forest in return for three wishes granted by the Forest Queen. After he wastes two wishes bickering with his wife, the third brings them Tom (Russ Tamblyn), a thumb-sized child. The couple dote upon him, but are unable to protect him when, on his way to the village, the innocent Tom falls in with villainous Ivan (Terry-Thomas) and Tony (Peter Sellers).

Director: George Pal
Producer: George Pal
Screenwriter: Ladislas Fodor
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Galaxy Films
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 22, 1958, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2008
Runtime: 1h 32m

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