The Borrowers (1997)
A secret family of four-inch people living inside the walls of a house must save their home from an evil real estate developer.
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Ocious P. Potter -
Exterminator Jeff -
Pod Clock -
Homily Clock -
Arrietty 'Ett' Clock -
Peagreen Clock -
Spud Spiller
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Pete Lender -
Joe Lender -
Victoria Lender -
Police Officer Steady -
Town Hall Clerk -
Dustbunny Binn
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Minty Branch
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Director:
Peter HewittWriters:
Mary Norton (novels), Gavin Scott (screenplay), John Kamps (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
During filming, the producers announced that this was the biggest family film to be shot on UK soundstages since " Chitty Chitty Bang Bang".
Quotes
Ocious P. Potter:
Quick. Where's town planning I need to register a demolition.
Town Hall Clerk:
What's the magic word?
Ocious P. Potter:
Listen, I'm in a hurry. I got a house to demolish.
Town Hall Clerk:
I'm waiting.
Ocious P. Potter:
So am I. Where is it?
Town Hall Clerk:
Up the stairs, take a right at the top.
Town Hall Clerk:
Straight on through the door, climb four ...
Ocious P. Potter:
...
Goofs
The film is set in a fictitious time and place which include elements of both Britain and North America, technology and products from many different eras, and fictitious uniforms and currency.
Crazy Credits
During the end credits, there is a scene shown where Potter tries to explain to the police about seeing the Borrowers.
Soundtracks
WeirdWritten by Desmond Child and Hanson
Performed by Hanson
Courtesy of Mercury Records
By Arrangement with PolyGram Film & TV Licensing
Storyline
Plot Summary
Genres
Adventure | Comedy | Family | FantasyDetails
Release Date:
13 February 1998Language
English
Country of Origin
UK, USAFilming Locations
McVities, Harlesden, London, England, UKBox Office
Budget:
$29,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$4,470,111 15 February 1998
Gross USA:
$22,619,589
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$22,619,589
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