The Pagemaster (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1994, The Pagemaster is a fantasy, family, animation and science fiction film directed by Joe Johnston, running about 75 minutes. “All The Adventure Your Imagination Can Hold.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tyler knows a lot about accidents. So much so, he is scared to do anything that might endanger him, like riding his bike, or climbing into his treehouse. While in an old library, he is mystically transported into the unknown world of books, and he has to try and get home again.
Who’s in it. The Pagemaster stars Macaulay Culkin as Richard Tyler, Christopher Lloyd as Mr. Dewey, Patrick Stewart as Adventure (voice) and Whoopi Goldberg as Fantasy (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Pagemaster has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pagemaster page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pagemaster 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 Pagemaster (1994)?
- In US, The Pagemaster is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pagemaster worth watching?
- The Pagemaster holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pagemaster?
- The Pagemaster stars Macaulay Culkin, Christopher Lloyd, Patrick Stewart, Whoopi Goldberg and Canan J. Howell.
- When was The Pagemaster released?
- The Pagemaster was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.