The Adventures of Huck Finn
“For anyone who has ever dreamed of running away from it all”
Synopsis
Mischievous Huck Finn is unnerved when his father, reemerging after years away, kidnaps him in an attempt to take away a $600 inheritance from his late mother. Fearing for his life, Huck fakes his own death and escapes. He soon runs into his friend, Jim, a slave fleeing his master. Together, the pair embarks on a raft journey down the Mississippi River, staying ahead of pursuers who blame the slave for Huck's alleged murder.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-03
Top Cast
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Elijah Wood
Huck Finn
Courtney B. Vance
Jim
Robbie Coltrane
The Duke
Jason Robards
The King
Ron Perlman
Pap Finn
Dana Ivey
Widow Douglas
Anne Heche
Mary Jane Wilks
James Gammon
Deputy Hines
Paxton Whitehead
Harvey Wilks
Tom Aldredge
Dr. Robinson
Laura Bell Bundy
Susan Wilks
Curtis Armstrong
Country Jake
Mary Louise Wilson
Miss Watson
Frances Conroy
Scrawny Shanty Lady
Danny Tamberelli
Ben Rodgers
Denman C. Anderson
Book Worm
Mickey Cassidy
Bully
Alex Zuckerman
Joe Rodgers
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
April 2, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$24.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.71x
+$17.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Sommers
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Sommers
- Original Score
- Bill Conti
- Original Title
- The Adventures of Huck Finn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $6.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $24.1M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Steve White Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Sommers
Stephen Sommers, Mark Twain
Bill Conti
Janusz Kamiński
Bob Ducsay
Laurence Mark, Barry Bernardi, Steve White
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Sommers
Director
Ben Scott
Stunt Coordinator
Stephen Sommers
Screenplay
Laurence Mark
Producer
Janusz Kamiński
Director of Photography
Bob Ducsay
Editor
Richard Sherman
Production Design
Betsy Heimann
Costume Design
Bill Conti
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adventures of Huck Finn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Adventures of Huck Finn about?
Mischievous Huck Finn is unnerved when his father, reemerging after years away, kidnaps him in an attempt to take away a $600 inheritance from his late mother. Fearing for his life, Huck fakes his own death and escapes. He soon runs into his friend, Jim, a slave fleeing his master. Together, the pair embarks on a raft journey down the Mississippi River, staying ahead of pursuers who blame the slave for Huck's alleged murder.
Who directed The Adventures of Huck Finn?
The Adventures of Huck Finn was directed by Stephen Sommers.
Who stars in The Adventures of Huck Finn?
The principal cast of The Adventures of Huck Finn includes Elijah Wood, Courtney B. Vance, Robbie Coltrane, Jason Robards, Ron Perlman.
When was The Adventures of Huck Finn released and how long is it?
The Adventures of Huck Finn was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Adventures of Huck Finn?
The Adventures of Huck Finn had a reported production budget of $6.5M and grossed $24.1M at the worldwide box office (3.71 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Adventures of Huck Finn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Adventures of Huck Finn was composed by Bill Conti.
Is The Adventures of Huck Finn based on a book or true story?
The Adventures of Huck Finn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Twain".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Adventures of Huck Finn?
The Adventures of Huck Finn holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).