
Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle
1999, English. Directed by Steve Oedekerk.
Every Hand Has A Thumb...
The hilarious story of a restless young farm-thumb, Loke Groundrunner, and his tasty companion, Princess Bunhead, who go on an quest to combat Black Helmet Man and the Evil Thumbpire. This is the first film of the hilarious 'Thumbs!' franchise.
- Runtime
- 0h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 November 1999.
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Cast & crew
- Steve OedekerkDirector
- Steve OedekerkLoke Groundrunner / Beboobeep / Unwise Council Member / The Puppet / Gabba the Butt / Big Toe & Yes Man / Aunt Gonnabiteit (voice)
- Andrea FearsPrincess Bunhead (voice)
- Ross ShaferHand Duet (voice) (as Ross Schaefer)
- Rob PaulsenOobedoob Scooby Dooby Benubi / Thumbtrooper (voice)
- Paul GreenbergPrissypeo (voice)
- Jim JackmanCrunchy / Lieutenant (voice)
- Mark DeCarloBlack Helmet Man (voice)
- Jim HopeCommander Cuticle / Annoying Pilot / Effeminate Thumb / Instructor (voice)
- David FloydBrave Pilot / Uncle Soondead / Fighter / Thumb Council Member (voice)
- Megan CavanaghFighter Pilot #2 (voice)
- Thomas HarbinsonHigh Gigigi
Details
- Released
- 2 November 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Steve Oedekerk
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Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle: quick answers
What comes after Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle?
Next in the series: Thumbtanic (2000), Bat Thumb (2001), and The Blair Thumb (2002).
Is Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle?
Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle runs 29 minutes (0h 29m).
Does Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle on?
Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 November 1999. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle?
If you liked Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle, try Robot Chicken: Star Wars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Henry Danger: The Movie.
Who directed Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle?
Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle (1999) was directed by Steve Oedekerk and stars Steve Oedekerk, Andrea Fears, Ross Shafer.




