The Borrowers (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2011, The Borrowers is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Tom Harper, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Family adventure based on Mary Norton's classic children's books about a race of tiny people who live under the floorboards, resourcefully surviving by borrowing bits and pieces from the large residents who dwell above. After being discovered by 'human beans', borrower Arrietty and her parents are forced to leave their home while attempting to evade the clutches of obsessive scientist Professor Mildeye.
Who’s in it. The Borrowers stars Christopher Eccleston as Pod Clock, Stephen Fry as Professor Mildeye, Sharon Horgan as Homily Clock and Aisling Loftus as Arrietty Clock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Borrowers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Sky Store. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Borrowers (2011)?
- In GB, The Borrowers is available to rent or buy from Sky Store. 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 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Borrowers?
- The Borrowers stars Christopher Eccleston, Stephen Fry, Sharon Horgan, Aisling Loftus and Robert Sheehan.
- When was The Borrowers released?
- The Borrowers was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.