Thumbelina (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1993, Thumbelina is a fantasy, adventure and animation film directed by Jim Terry, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Mia is a young girl with a knack for getting herself into trouble. One night, when her mother falls asleep while reading "Thumbelina" to her, Mia is magically transformed into the two-inch tall character. As she journey's through "the Unknown Country of Wonderland," Mia will be forced to overcome obstacles that help her grow as a person.
Who’s in it. Thumbelina stars Cathy Cavadini as Maya, Mona Marshall as Nobo / Noo Buru / Mama / Cassandra (the bad witch) / Angela (the good witch), Jan Rabson as Crystal Prince / George / Narrator / Hobbit #2 and Barbara Goodson as Hoppy / Gladys / The Human Witch / Coven / Bridesmaid #2.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Thumbelina has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thumbelina page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thumbelina 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 Thumbelina (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thumbelina change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thumbelina worth watching?
- Thumbelina holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thumbelina?
- Thumbelina stars Cathy Cavadini, Mona Marshall, Jan Rabson and Barbara Goodson.
- When was Thumbelina released?
- Thumbelina was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.