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  • The Secret of NIMH
  • Opened July 30, 1982 | Runtime:1 hr. 22 min.
  • G
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 8+. Read More
  • Mrs. Brisby (Elizabeth Hartman) is a widowed mouse with a young son sick with pneumonia, and even more her cinder block home is about to be flattened by a tractor. Brisby must seek help from the Rats of N.I.M.H., mentally enhanced lab rodents who've Read More
  • Cast: Elizabeth Hartman, Dom DeLuise, Hermione Baddeley, Arthur Malet, Peter Strauss, Derek Jacobi
  • Director: Don Bluth
  • Genres: Children's Fantasy, Fantasy Adventure, Fantasy, Children's/Family

The Secret of NIMH Recent Fan Reviews

  • Must Go!

    This Movie Deserves Justice!

    As Don Bluth's first animated movie after leaving Disney, obviously no one would really expect much. But that's irrelevant; this is possibly one of the most graphic G-rated movies of all time, but its because of its fearlessly added content and unique story that makes this a truly eye opening movie. The story itself is one that really makes you wonder about things related thereto, and the animation itself is possibly the best i've seen in any kind of non-Disney production. The voice acting is something to be admired, as it illustrates the characters beautifully, and creates a cast you just can't ignore in any aspect. The score is both mystifying and beautiful; setting the mood of the story perfectly. Be aware though, this movie does contain some pretty frightening scenes involving sword fights and science experimentation of lab rats that children might find scary. As for language, i wouldn't consider it too extreme, unless you consider one curse word an obstruction to a minor.

  • So-so

    Okay

    The book was better than the movie. If anyone has a second or third grader who likes adventure, this would be a good book for them.

  • So-so

    wow that's deep

    i cried

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