The Secret of NIMH
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Synopsis
To save her ill son, a field mouse must seek the aid of a colony of rats, with whom she has a deeper link than she suspected.
Cast
- Derek Jacobi
- Elizabeth Hartman
- Arthur Malet
- Dom DeLuise
- Hermione Baddeley
- Shannen Doherty
- Wil Wheaton
- Jodi Hicks
- Ina Fried
- John Carradine
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- Nov 3, 2018
dazzlingly well-animated but truly lol that there is a “hot rat” character
karen h.Nov 7, 2012I rewatched this film to see if it would be suitable to show to my 4 year old daughter. And while the answer is a resounding 'no' I did rediscover this rare, beautiful and surprisingly moving animated marvel. Don Bluth is a genius. He is one of the best animators ever…
DirkHSep 5, 2017i love mrs brisby with all my heart
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can't lie Mrs. Brisby used to have me bricked up
BREADSWORDOct 30, 2023There’s a very deep, aching longing in my heart for this type of animation, and it’s an absolute tragedy that for the most part, the only place to witness work like this anymore is in films from decades ago. Dark and fantastical, a specific type of imaginative richness…
claira curtisAug 9, 2021"The Secret of The National Institute of Mental Health" would’ve been such a great title why would they shorten it???
Evasive - Mar 16, 2025
Gorgeous stuff. The kids were rapt. The girl said it was a little scary but she “liked the mouses.” The boy liked it a lot. They both gave it ten stars.
carrieandtracyMay 4, 2024Disney could never make something dark like this…
Kyler The Film Fox 🦊Aug 25, 2021The Secret of NIMH is a beautiful, sometimes terrifying, animated feature. It deserves credit for its exploration of mature themes (particularly animal experimentation) and refreshing for the time protagonist - a mother who gets sucked into the adventure but is primarily…
Jesse Snoddon
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- Daniel Schaal lovedThe Secret of NIMH
I remember loving this as a kid. Is it still good? Someone let me know please
Bennie likedThe Secret of NIMHA beautifully made and magnificent film to look at. Feels like an animated classic with a magical tone and emotional, often dark, atmosphere. Its commentary on the evils of animal experimentation adds to the action and mystery of the farm. 7.5
SpindlyMan likedThe Secret of NIMHIdk how this got away with being a kids movie. Straight gave me the frights. Beautiful done story and absolutely gorgeous art style.
- Ivan lovedThe Secret of NIMH
First time watching it, and I wasn't disappointed—some very shocking and gruesome scenes add more to it.
Stacy Varner lovedThe Secret of NIMHWhat a great classic move
Mark Bateman lovedThe Secret of NIMH9/10 A classic Animated feature with a nice little tail (animal testing being the underlined point). Great vocals and soundtrack. Recommend.
- Joape likedThe Secret of NIMH
As an adult is a good animation, a very good movie… If I watched as a kid, I’d probably be terrified.
Lauren lovedThe Secret of NIMHI COULD WATCH THIS MOVIE EVERYDAY I LOVE IT I HATE MICE AND RATS BUT THIS MOVIE IS SO AMAZING
Lexi cupcake lovedThe Secret of NIMHSuch a beautiful and complex story for a kids movie 🤍 one of my childhood favorites
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Metacritic
Bluth's directorial debut (co-produced, co-written, and co-designed by Pomeroy and Goldman) has its clunky side, particularly in its bafflingly outré alterations to the plot of a beloved children's classic. But the animation was, as Bluth and company had promised, a spectacular return to old-school craftsmanship.
Tasha Robinson
The A.V. Club
The Secret of Nimh is an artistic success. It looks good, moves well, and delights our eyes. It is not quite such a success on the emotional level, however, because it has so many characters and involves them in so many different problems that there's nobody for the kids in the audience to strongly identify with. I guess you could say that the Disney tradition lives, but that the Disney magic still remains elusive.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
Resourceful and valiant though unsuccessful attempt to revive the kind of animated feature identified with the Golden Age of Walt Disney. If The Secret of N.I.M.H. had had a screenplay to equal its great visual qualities, it might have become a classic in its own right.
Vincent Canby
The New York Times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Secret of NIMH (1982) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as G (General Audiences), so all ages are admitted.
How long is The Secret of NIMH (1982)?
The movie is 1hr 22min long.
What's The Secret of NIMH (1982) about?
To save her ill son, a field mouse must seek the aid of a colony of rats, with whom she has a deeper link than she suspected.
Who's the cast of The Secret of NIMH (1982)?
- Derek Jacobi as Nicodemus
- Elizabeth Hartman as Mrs. Brisby
- Arthur Malet as Mr. Ages
- Dom DeLuise as Jeremy
- Hermione Baddeley as Auntie Shrew
- Shannen Doherty as Teresa
- Wil Wheaton as Martin
- Jodi Hicks as Cynthia
- Ina Fried as Timothy
- John Carradine as The Great Owl
Who's the director behind The Secret of NIMH (1982)?
Don Bluth directed The Secret of NIMH (1982).
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