---
title: "The Indian in the Cupboard"
year: 1995
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-indian-in-the-cupboard-1995"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 11359
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Indian in the Cupboard (1995) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-indian-in-the-cupboard-1995

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Indian in the Cupboard is a film first released in 1995. Catalogued under Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by Paramount Pictures, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Columbia Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A nine-year-old boy's birthday gift brings a plastic Indian to life."

### Why Watch
- Features a unique premise involving magical toys
- Includes adventure and friendship themes

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited plot details available in the provided text
- Tone & Suitability: It is rated PG.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventure, family, fantasy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-indian-in-the-cupboard-1995#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Frank Oz
- **Networks / Studios**: Paramount Pictures, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Columbia Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hal Scardino** as *Omri*
- **Litefoot** as *Little Bear*
- **Lindsay Crouse** as *Jane*
- **Richard Jenkins** as *Victor*
- **Rishi Bhat** as *Patrick*
- **Steve Coogan** as *Tommy*
- **David Keith** as *Boone*
- **Sakina Jaffrey** as *Lucy*
- **Vincent Kartheiser** as *Gillon*
- **Nestor Serrano** as *Teacher*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released on 07/14/1995 in the US.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

### Q: What are the genres of the movie?
The genres are Adventure, Family, and Fantasy.

### Q: What happens when toy figures are put in the cupboard?
Putting toy figures in the cupboard, after locking and unlocking it, brings the toys to life.

### Q: What birthday does the boy celebrate?
The boy receives his gifts on his ninth birthday.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Indian in the Cupboard — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/11359)
- [The Indian in the Cupboard (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Indian_in_the_Cupboard_(film))
- [Sledování titulu Kouzelný klíč: kde sledovat?](https://www.justwatch.com/cz/film/the-indian-in-the-cupboard)

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