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The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)

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Based on the popular children's book by Lynne Reid Banks, this fantasy concerns a young boy who discovers that his toys are developing lives of their own -- which presents him with unexpected responsibilities. Omri (Hal Scardino), a young boy growing up in Brooklyn, receives an odd variety of presents for his birthday: a wooden cabinet from his older brother, a set of antique keys from his mother Jane (Linsday Crouse), and a tiny plastic model of an Indian from his best friend Patrick (Rishi

PG, 1 hr. 36 min.

Drama, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: Frank Oz

Written By: Melissa Mathison

In Theaters: Jul 14, 1995 Wide

On DVD: Jul 3, 2001

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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The 98 minute drama takes good advantage of the premise, however, to provide some simple intelligent lessons about tolerance. cultural diversity and the nature of life, utilizing the magic of filmmaking to ignite the imagination and stir some excitement,

June 15, 2007 Comment

Douglas Pratt

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Inventive children's yarn with good special effects.

May 25, 2007 Comment

Steve Crum

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January 30, 2004 Comment

Daniel M. Kimmel

Worcester Telegram & Gazette Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Wonderful adaptation of classic book

September 10, 2003 Comment

Fred Topel

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Underrated and highly involving movie for kids. A young boy finds out that his cupboard has magical powers and can turn plastic into reality. He first turns a plastic Indian into a real human being. The movie teaches about responsibility but in an understandable way. It isn't patronizing nor childish, which means older

September 10, 2011