The Adventures of Huck Finn

1993, Kids & family/Comedy, 1h 48m

15 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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Movie Info

Mischievous Huck Finn (Elijah Wood) is unnerved when his father (Ron Perlman), reemerging after years away, kidnaps him in an attempt to take away a $600 inheritance from his late mother. Fearing for his life, Huck fakes his own death and escapes. He soon runs into his friend, Jim (Courtney B. Vance), a slave fleeing his master. Together, the pair embarks on a raft journey down the Mississippi River, staying ahead of pursuers who blame the slave for Huck's alleged murder.
  • Rating:
    PG
  • Genre:
    Kids & family, Comedy, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Stephen Sommers
  • Producer:
    Laurence Mark
  • Writer:
    Mark Twain, Stephen Sommers
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $23.8M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Buena Vista Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Stereo

Cast & Crew

Elijah Wood
Huck Finn
Courtney B. Vance
Jim
Robbie Coltrane
The Duke
Jason Robards
The King
Ron Perlman
Pap Finn
Dana Ivey
Widow Douglas
Anne Heche
Mary Jane Wilks
James Gammon
Deputy Hines
Paxton Whitehead
Harvey Wilks
Tom Aldredge
Dr. Robinson
Curtis Armstrong
Country Jake
Mary Louise Wilson
Miss Watson
Frances Conroy
Scrawny Shanty Lady
Laura Bell Bundy
Susan Wilks
Stephen Sommers
Director
Mark Twain
Writer
Stephen Sommers
Writer
Barry Bernardi
Executive Producer
Laurence Mark
Producer
Bill Conti
Original Music
Janusz Kaminski
Cinematography
Bob Ducsay
Film Editing
Mary Goldberg
Casting
Richard Sherman
Production Design
Randy Moore
Art Director
Michael Warga
Set Decoration
Betsy Heimann
Costume Design
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Critic Reviews for The Adventures of Huck Finn

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Audience Reviews for The Adventures of Huck Finn

  • Jul 10, 2010
    I remember liking this much more as a kid. Now, I just find the beginning and middle incredibly slow - especially the Wilkes brothers' imbroglio. Perhaps my erstwhile liking of the whole is influenced by my absolute love for the heartbreaking scene in which Jim almost gets lynched after Huck gets shot. *Tears!*
    Alice S Super Reviewer
  • Nov 19, 2009
    One of my favorites when I was younger and it still holds up today. The landscape is beautiful and the acting is great. Elijah Wood gave an amazing performance as Huck Finn and completely embodied the character. Stephen Sommers made a fun and lovable story even more accessible.
    Conner R Super Reviewer
  • Apr 04, 2009
    As it's based on one of my favorite books I watched this movie a lot when I was younger. It still holds up and has a cast that pulls off all the roles with ease.
    Jason S Super Reviewer
  • Nov 23, 2008
    Oh my gosh I watched this last night! Elijah Wood is an amazing actor. The music to this movie is incredible. I love how he dresses up as a girl. Haha classic.
    Mila L Super Reviewer
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