The Borrowers (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1973, The Borrowers is a fantasy, family and tv movie film directed by Walter C. Miller, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. An eight-year-old boy discovers a family of tiny people, only a few inches tall, living beneath the floorboards of a Victorian country home.
Who’s in it. The Borrowers stars Karen Pearson as Arrietty Clock, Eddie Albert as Pod Clock, Judith Anderson as Aunt Sophie and Tammy Grimes as Homily Clock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Borrowers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Borrowers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Borrowers tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Borrowers (1973)?
- In US, The Borrowers is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Borrowers worth watching?
- The Borrowers holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Borrowers?
- The Borrowers stars Karen Pearson, Eddie Albert, Judith Anderson, Tammy Grimes and Beatrice Straight.
- When was The Borrowers released?
- The Borrowers was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.