Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle
“Every Hand Has A Thumb...”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Steve Oedekerk
Loke Groundrunner / Beboobeep / Unwise Council Member / The Puppet / Gabba the Butt / Big Toe & Yes Man / Aunt Gonnabiteit (voice)
Andrea Fears
Princess Bunhead (voice)
Ross Shafer
Hand Duet (voice) (as Ross Schaefer)
Rob Paulsen
Oobedoob Scooby Dooby Benubi / Thumbtrooper (voice)
Paul Greenberg
Prissypeo (voice)
Jim Jackman
Crunchy / Lieutenant (voice)
Mark DeCarlo
Black Helmet Man (voice)
Jim Hope
Commander Cuticle / Annoying Pilot / Effeminate Thumb / Instructor (voice)
David Floyd
Brave Pilot / Uncle Soondead / Fighter / Thumb Council Member (voice)
Megan Cavanagh
Fighter Pilot #2 (voice)
Thomas Harbinson
High Gigigi
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Oedekerk
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Oedekerk
- Original Score
- Robert Folk
- Original Title
- Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- O Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Oedekerk
Steve Oedekerk
Robert Folk
Gary Dimaggio, Dennis Dumford, Sean Adam O'Hair
Tom Koranda, Paul Marshal, Steve Oedekerk
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Koranda
Producer
Geoffrey Kater
Production Design
Gary Dimaggio
Editor
Paul Marshal
Producer
Dennis Dumford
Editor
Robert Folk
Original Music Composer
Sean Adam O'Hair
Editor
Mike DePrez
Editor
Steve Oedekerk
Writer
Steve Oedekerk
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle about?
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.
Who directed Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle?
Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle was directed by Steve Oedekerk.
Who stars in Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle?
The principal cast of Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle includes Steve Oedekerk, Andrea Fears, Ross Shafer, Rob Paulsen, Paul Greenberg.
When was Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle released and how long is it?
Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle was composed by Robert Folk.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle?
Thumb Wars: The Phantom Cuticle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).