The Secret of NIMH
1982, English. Directed by Don Bluth.
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A widowed field mouse must move her family -- including an ailing son -- to escape a farmer's plow. Aided by a crow and a pack of superintelligent, escaped lab rats, the brave mother struggles to transplant her home to firmer ground.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Where to watch The Secret of NIMH
The Secret of NIMH is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Don BluthDirector
- Elizabeth HartmanMrs. Brisby (voice)
- Derek JacobiNicodemus (voice)
- Arthur MaletMr. Ages (voice)
- Dom DeLuiseJeremy (voice)
- Hermione BaddeleyAuntie Shrew (voice)
- Shannen DohertyTeresa (voice)
- Wil WheatonMartin (voice)
- Jodi HicksCynthia (voice)
- Ina FriedTimothy (voice)
- John CarradineGreat Owl (voice)
- Peter StraussJustin (voice)
- Paul ShenarJenner (voice)
Details
- Released
- 17 June 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Don Bluth, Will Finn, Gary Goldman
- Budget
- $7M
- Box office
- $15M
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What The Secret of NIMH is based on
The Secret of NIMH is based on Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (1971) by Robert C. O'Brien.
1971
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
By Robert C. O'Brien
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The Secret of NIMH: quick answers
What comes after The Secret of NIMH?
Next in the series: The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1999).
Is The Secret of NIMH worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 996 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Secret of NIMH?
The Secret of NIMH runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does The Secret of NIMH have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Secret of NIMH. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Secret of NIMH parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Secret of NIMH is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Secret of NIMH on?
The Secret of NIMH is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Secret of NIMH?
If you liked The Secret of NIMH, try An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster, Strange World, Scooby-Doo! The Sword and the Scoob.
Who directed The Secret of NIMH?
The Secret of NIMH (1982) was directed by Don Bluth and stars Elizabeth Hartman, Derek Jacobi, Arthur Malet.
What is The Secret of NIMH based on?
The Secret of NIMH is based on Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (1971) by Robert C. O'Brien.