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The Secret World of Arrietty Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Discover a secret world with our own.

Amy Renner Amy Renner

Apr. 4, 2012

The Secret World of Arrietty

Release Date: Friday, February 17, 2012 Nationwide

Frank Marshall, Bridgit Mendler, Kathleen Kennedy, Amy Poehler, Gary Rydstrom, Will Arnett, David Henrie, Karey Kirkpatrick, Carol Burnett, Hiromasa Yonebayashi

G Fantasy 1 hr, 34 m

  • 4.4

87%

13%

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot
Arrietty (voice of Bridgit Mendler), a tiny, but tenacious 14-year-old, lives with her parents (voices of Will Arnett and Amy Poehler) in the recesses of a suburban garden home, unbeknownst to the homeowner and her housekeeper (voice of Carol Burnett). Like all little people, Arrietty (AIR-ee-ett-ee) remains hidden from view, except during occasional covert ventures beyond the floorboards to “borrow” scrap supplies like sugar cubes from her human hosts. But when 12-year-old Shawn (voice of David Henrie), a human boy who comes to stay in the home, discovers his mysterious housemate one evening, a secret friendship blossoms. If discovered, their relationship could drive Arrietty’s family from the home and straight into danger.
Cited as official plot version from disney.com
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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Secret World of Arrietty.

  • B
    Bridgit Mendler

    ... Arrietty (voice)

    Merry Happy Whatever, Father of the Year

  • A
    Amy Poehler

    ... (voice)

    Inside Out 2, Inside Out

  • W
    Will Arnett

    ... (voice)

    Despicable Me, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

  • D
    David Henrie

    ... Shawn (voice)

    Goldbeak, Reagan

  • C
    Carol Burnett

    ... (voice)

    Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who, Betty White:100 Years Young-Birthday Celebration

Crew Behind the Film

The The Secret World of Arrietty behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Hiromasa Yonebayashi last directed Modest Heroes: Ponoc Short Films Theatre Vol. 1 and Mary and the Witch's Flower. The film's writer Karey Kirkpatrick last wrote Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget and Smurfs: The Lost Village.

Screenwriter
Producers
Kathleen Kennedy
Frank Marshall
Production Companies

Additional Information

MPA Rating
G General Audiences
Runtime
1 hr, 34 m
Tagline
Discover a secret world with our own.
Also known as
Kari-Gurashi no Arietti

Language
Japanese<br /> English

All Trailers

Official The Secret World of Arrietty movie trailers and clips.

The Secret World of Arrietty Video Clip: 'Young Beans' Clip Image
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The Secret World of Arrietty Video Clip: 'Young Beans'
The Secret World of Arrietty Video Clip: 'What Are Borrowers?' Clip Image
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The Secret World of Arrietty Video Clip: 'What Are Borrowers?'
The Secret World of Arrietty Video Clip: 'Captured' Clip Image
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The Secret World of Arrietty Video Clip: 'Captured'
The Secret World of Arrietty Video Clip: 'What Do They Call You?' Clip Image
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The Secret World of Arrietty Video Clip: 'What Do They Call You?'
The Secret World of Arrietty Theatrical Trailer Clip Image
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Production Details

What we know about the The Secret World of Arrietty movie production.

Key Facts

  • Based on Mary Norton's acclaimed children's book series The Borrowers.

Production Updates

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Release Dates

When was the film released?

The Secret World of Arrietty was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, February 17, 2012. in around 1,522 theaters There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, This Means War and Deep in the Heart.



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