The Secret of NIMH 1982
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What is The Secret of NIMH?
The Secret of NIMH is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 83 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 17, 1982
- Studios
- United Artists, Aurora, Don Bluth Entertainment
- Genres
- Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family
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Overview
The Secret of NIMH is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family. Produced and broadcast by United Artists, Aurora, Don Bluth Entertainment. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A brave field mouse battles nature and science to save her family.”
- Stunning hand‑drawn animation
- Engaging adventure with heartfelt family themes
- The film did not achieve major box‑office success
Watch it if you enjoy heartfelt animated adventures with a touch of fantasy.
Suitable for families; the story is gentle yet emotionally resonant.
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What is the main premise of the film?
A widowed field mouse must relocate her family, aided by a crow and intelligent rats, to protect her ill son.
Which creatures assist the mouse?
A crow and a colony of super‑intelligent escaped lab rats help her on the journey.
What genres describe the movie?
It is an animated adventure that blends drama, family, fantasy, mystery, and science‑fiction elements.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes.
Did the film turn a profit?
Yes, it earned about $14.7 million on a $7 million budget, becoming profitable through home video and overseas releases.
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