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Thumbelina (1994)

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The voices of Carol Channing, John Hurt, Jodi Benson and Gilbert Gottfried help bring this wonderful Hans Christian Andersen story to life. Barry Manilow contributed heavily to the film's music. Children still seem to enjoy this story about a young girl who was the size of a human thumb. She was kidnapped by a toad, just when she hoped to continue her life with Cornelius the Fairy Prince. This is a good "family film" with few, if any, parts that might be considered questionable for children.

G, 1 hr. 34 min.

Animation, Kids & Family

Directed By: Don Bluth , Gary Goldman

In Theaters: Mar 30, 1994 Wide

On DVD: Sep 21, 1999

Warner Home Video

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Cast

Jodi Benson
Thumbelina
Carol Channing
Ms. Fieldmouse
Charo
Mrs. Toad
Gino Conforti
Jacquimo
Barbara Cook
Mother
Kendall Cunningham
Baby Bug
June Foray
Queen Tabitha
Tawny Sunshine Glover
Gnatty
Gilbert Gottfried
Mr. Beetle
John Hurt
Mr. Mole
Gary Imhoff
Prince Cornelius
Joe Lynch
Grundel
Kenneth Mars
King Colbert
Pat Musick
Mrs Rabbit
Will Ryan
Hero
Neil Ross
Mr. Bear, Mr. Fox
Danny Mann
Mozo

Critic Reviews for Thumbelina

All Critics (13) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (6) | DVD (10)

Magical, musically enchanting, and great for all ages!

December 15, 2009 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Joly Herman

Common Sense Media

A huge disappointment from Don Bluth.

July 26, 2002 Comment

Jeffrey Westhoff

Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

The film is for very young children and people in comas.

March 11, 2002 Full Review Source: Film Freak Central

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Walter Chaw

Film Freak Central

A little more Thumbelina spunkiness would have gone a long way toward making this a more compelling story for kids - and especially for grown-ups.

February 19, 2002 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide

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Brian Webster

Apollo Guide

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Another favorite childhood from Don Bluth. I remember really loving this sweet little princess tale. I'm going to try and re watch it.

October 6, 2010

Jennifer D

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Disney has spoiled us. Pixar, Dreamworks, and some others have since put out some great quality work as well. But there is still PLENTY of REALLY bad quality kids animation out there, and it was even worse back in the 90's. This is a prime example. The animation is terrible, the songs annoying, and the cast

September 2, 2010