Tom Thumb (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1958, Tom Thumb is a fantasy, adventure, family and music film directed by George Pal, running about 98 minutes. “He's only 5 1/2 inches high, but he's terrific!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Forest Queen grants the wish of Jonathan, the woodcutter, and his wife, Anna.
Who’s in it. Tom Thumb stars Russ Tamblyn as Tom Thumb, Alan Young as Woody, June Thorburn as Forest Queen and Terry-Thomas as Ivan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Tom Thumb has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tom Thumb page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tom Thumb 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 Tom Thumb (1958)?
- In US, Tom Thumb is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tom Thumb worth watching?
- Tom Thumb holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tom Thumb?
- Tom Thumb stars Russ Tamblyn, Alan Young, June Thorburn, Terry-Thomas and Peter Sellers.
- When was Tom Thumb released?
- Tom Thumb was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.