The Secret of NIMH (1982)
📌 Available on Prime Video and Tubi and Apple TV🛡️ Family friendly G
📖 Story
A small field mouse mother faces an urgent disaster when the farmer’s plow approaches her home, threatening her family and her sick son. In The Secret of NIMH, she is forced to seek a safer place away from danger, helped by a friendly crow and a group of intelligent rats who escaped from a secret research institute. Together, they form an unlikely alliance in a world of mystery and hidden power, where survival requires more than courage alone; it also demands trust and sacrifice for those she loves.
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Dark classic animated adventure
82
Strong recommendation
EnergyAdventurous and tense
ToneMysterious, warm, and shadowed
ExperienceA classic animated film mixing family adventure, fantasy, and science-fiction mystery through the journey of a mother trying to save her home and sick child in a hidden world of intelligent rats and old secrets.
Best suited forBest for fans of classic hand-drawn animation, serious family adventures, mysterious fantasy, and stories that balance fear with hope.
What to expect from this title?Expect beautiful traditional animation, a darker mood than many light children’s films, memorable characters, and a journey built around courage, trust, and sacrifice.
Easy to enter quicklyBuilt for quick funClear and accessible mood
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Family friendly
📌 MPAA
MPAA rating: G. Generally suitable for family viewing, though the film is darker than many light animated films and includes moments of tension and mystery that may feel intense for very young children.
Runtime
83 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
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DirectorDon Bluth
WritingDon BluthWill FinnGary GoldmanRobert C. O'Brien
CastElizabeth HartmanDerek JacobiArthur MaletDom DeLuiseHermione Baddeley
ProductionDon BluthGary GoldmanRich IrvineJohn Pomeroy
MusicJerry GoldsmithDavid Horton Sr.Rick Kline
CinematographyJue JiulianoCharles Warren
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Now available through 22 official offers on 3 platforms
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✨Availability Snapshot22 offers
The Secret of NIMH is currently listed across official watch options including Prime Video, Tubi and Apple TV.
Subscription access may be available through Prime Video and Tubi, depending on your country and plan. Rental starts from 2.99 USD on Prime Video. Purchase starts from 8.99 GBP on Prime Video.
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📺Providers3🎟️Lowest rent2.99 USD🛒Lowest buy8.99 GBP
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
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✅Limited success2.1x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue moved beyond the budget with a reasonable margin
The release produced a positive commercial result, though not a major box office breakout.
Quick pulse
Limited success
💹 Return multiple: 2.1x📈 ROI: +110%🧾 Limited success
💰Budget
$7M7 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$14.7M14.7 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
✅Commercial gap
+$7.7M+7.7 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
✅Return multiple
2.1x2.1x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
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Relative scale inside this section
Budget: $7M • Revenue: $14.7M • Commercial gap: +$7.7M ROI +110%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Finished above budget with a reasonable gap.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
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Cast & crew
Elizabeth Hartman
Mrs. Brisby (voice)
Derek Jacobi
Nicodemus (voice)
Arthur Malet
Mr. Ages (voice)
Dom DeLuise
Jeremy (voice)
Hermione Baddeley
Auntie Shrew (voice)
Shannen Doherty
Teresa (voice)
Wil Wheaton
Martin (voice)
Jodi Hicks
Cynthia (voice)
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Ina Fried
Timothy (voice)
John Carradine
Great Owl (voice)
Peter Strauss
Justin (voice)
Paul Shenar
Jenner (voice)
Tom Hatten
Farmer Fitzgibbons (voice)
Lucille Bliss
Mrs. Fitzgibbons (voice)
Director: Don Bluth
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1Is The Secret of NIMH worth watching?
Yes, The Secret of NIMH can be worth watching if you are interested in a movie within Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Mystery, Science Fiction. The page highlights its story, rating signals, watch availability, and overall viewing fit before you decide.
2What kind of viewing experience does The Secret of NIMH offer?
An accessible family watch with clear emotion, light adventure, and an easy rhythm that is simple to follow.
3Is The Secret of NIMH suitable for family viewing?
The Secret of NIMH looks easier to approach for family or lighter viewing compared with clearly mature titles, but checking the age guidance and story details first is still recommended.
4Where can I watch The Secret of NIMH?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Prime Video, Tubi, Apple TV.
5Does The Secret of NIMH have an official trailer?
Yes. An official trailer or official video is available on the page, so you can preview the tone before watching.
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