Tom Thumb (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1972, Tom Thumb is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Michel Boisrond, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Classic fairy-tale story about Tom Thumb against Giant. Parents are poor and want to leave Tom Thumb in forest. But Tom Thumb is clever and marks his way by stones. Second time he is unsuccessful - he has only bread-crumbs and birds eat them. Tom Thumb finds a Giant and a beautiful princess in his entrapment, and is determined to free the princess.
Who’s in it. Tom Thumb stars Marie Laforêt as La Reine, Jean-Pierre Marielle as L'Ogre, Jean-Luc Bideau as Le Roi and Jean-Christophe Maillot as Le Petit Poucet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Tom Thumb has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tom Thumb (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tom Thumb change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tom Thumb worth watching?
- Tom Thumb holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tom Thumb?
- Tom Thumb stars Marie Laforêt, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Jean-Luc Bideau, Jean-Christophe Maillot and Michel Robin.
- When was Tom Thumb released?
- Tom Thumb was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.