Tom Sawyer
Synopsis
Tom Sawyer and his best buddy Huck Finn love going fishing, daydreaming about pirates and stolen gold, and thinking about Becky Thatcher - the pretty new girl at school. But when these pals set out on a quest for buried treasure, they end up face to face with the town's most "grizzly" bear, Injurin' Joe. Giving Joe the slip, they find themselves in the middle of a fantastic adventure that takes them from the mighty Mississippi to the mysterious caverns of a secret hideout where they discover fun, excitement... and a fortune beyond their wildest dreams!
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Rhett Akins
Tom Sawyer (voice)
Mark Wills
Huckleberry Finn (voice)
Hynden Walch
Becky Thatcher (voice)
Lee Ann Womack
Becky Thatcher (singing voice)
Clea Lewis
Amy Lawrence (voice)
Alecia Elliott
Amy Lawrence (singing voice)
Betty White
Aunt Polly (voice)
Dean Haglund
Sid (voice)
Richard Kind
Mr. Dobbins (voice)
Kevin Michael Richardson
Injurin' Joe (voice)
Hank Williams Jr.
Injun' Joe (singing voice)
Don Knotts
Mutt Potter (voice)
Waylon Jennings
Judge Thatcher (voice)
Dee Bradley Baker
Rebel
Pat Corley
Sheriff McGee (voice)
Marty Stuart
Reverend (voice)
Thom Adcox-Hernandez
Deputy Bean (voice)
Sheryl Bernstein
(voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Sabella
- Screenplay & Story
- Patricia Jones, Donald Reiker, Mark Twain
- Original Score
- Mark Watters
- Original Title
- Tom Sawyer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- MGM Family Entertainment, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Animation, Stone Canyon Entertainment, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Sabella
Patricia Jones, Donald Reiker, Mark Twain
Mark Watters
Michael Bradley
Jonathan Dern, Paul Guez, Ibrahim Moussa, Paul Sabella, James Wang
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Sabella
Director
Patricia Jones
Writer
Donald Reiker
Writer
Jonathan Dern
Producer
Paul Sabella
Producer
Michael Bradley
Editor
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 Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tom Sawyer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tom Sawyer about?
Tom Sawyer and his best buddy Huck Finn love going fishing, daydreaming about pirates and stolen gold, and thinking about Becky Thatcher - the pretty new girl at school. But when these pals set out on a quest for buried treasure, they end up face to face with the town's most "grizzly" bear, Injurin' Joe. Giving Joe the slip, they find themselves in the middle of a fantastic adventure that takes them from the mighty Mississippi to the mysterious caverns of a secret hideout where they discover fun, excitement... and a fortune beyond their wildest dreams!
Who directed Tom Sawyer?
Tom Sawyer was directed by Paul Sabella.
Who stars in Tom Sawyer?
The principal cast of Tom Sawyer includes Rhett Akins, Mark Wills, Hynden Walch, Lee Ann Womack, Clea Lewis.
When was Tom Sawyer released and how long is it?
Tom Sawyer was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Tom Sawyer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tom Sawyer was composed by Mark Watters.
Is Tom Sawyer based on a book or true story?
Tom Sawyer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Twain".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tom Sawyer?
Tom Sawyer holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).