The Secret of NIMH
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Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Elizabeth Hartman
Mrs. Brisby (voice)
Derek Jacobi
Nicodemus (voice)
Arthur Malet
Mr. Ages (voice)
Dom DeLuise
Jeremy (voice)
Hermione Baddeley
Auntie Shrew (voice)
Shannen Doherty
Teresa (voice)
Wil Wheaton
Martin (voice)
Jodi Hicks
Cynthia (voice)
Ina Fried
Timothy (voice)
John Carradine
Great Owl (voice)
Peter Strauss
Justin (voice)
Paul Shenar
Jenner (voice)
Tom Hatten
Farmer Fitzgibbons (voice)
Lucille Bliss
Mrs. Fitzgibbons (voice)
Aldo Ray
Sullivan (voice)
Norbert Auerbach
Councilman 1 (voice)
Dick Kleiner
Councilman 2 (voice)
Charles Champlin
Councilman 3 (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 7, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.1x
+$7.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Bluth
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Bluth, Will Finn, Gary Goldman, John Pomeroy
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The Secret of NIMH
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.7M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Aurora, Don Bluth Entertainment, Mrs. Brisby
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Bluth
Don Bluth, Will Finn, Gary Goldman, John Pomeroy, Robert C. O'Brien, Paul Williams
Jerry Goldsmith
Jeffrey C. Patch
John Pomeroy, Rich Irvine, Don Bluth, James L. Stewart, Gary Goldman
Department Leadership Roster
Don Bluth
Screenplay
Will Finn
Screenplay
Gary Goldman
Screenplay
Don Bluth
Director
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
John Pomeroy
Producer
Don Bluth
Producer
Jeffrey C. Patch
Editor
John Pomeroy
Screenplay
Gary Goldman
Producer
Dorse A. Lanpher
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret of NIMH
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Secret of NIMH about?
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.
Who directed The Secret of NIMH?
The Secret of NIMH was directed by Don Bluth.
Who stars in The Secret of NIMH?
The principal cast of The Secret of NIMH includes Elizabeth Hartman, Derek Jacobi, Arthur Malet, Dom DeLuise, Hermione Baddeley.
When was The Secret of NIMH released and how long is it?
The Secret of NIMH was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Secret of NIMH?
The Secret of NIMH had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $14.7M at the worldwide box office (2.1 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Secret of NIMH?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret of NIMH was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is The Secret of NIMH based on a book or true story?
The Secret of NIMH is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert C. O'Brien".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret of NIMH?
The Secret of NIMH holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).