The Adventures of Mark Twain

Where dreams become reality.

1985 • 86 min • Animation · Adventure · Family · Fantasy

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Synopsis

Based on elements from the stories of Mark Twain, this feature-length Claymation fantasy follows the adventures of Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher and Huck Finn as they stowaway aboard the interplanetary balloon of Mark Twain. Twain, disgusted with the human race, is intent upon finding Halley's Comet and crashing into it, achieving his "destiny." It's up to Tom, Becky, and Huck to convince him that his judgment is wrong and that he still has much to offer humanity that might make a difference. Their efforts aren't just charitable; if they fail, they will share Twain's fate. Along the way, they use a magical time portal to get a detailed overview of the Twain philosophy, observing the "historical" events that inspired his works.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

108 reviews

68 Audience · 108 · 100%

Mark Twain takes Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher, and Huck Finn on an interplanetary balloon journey to crash into Halley's Comet. The children must convince him life is worth living by exploring his famous stories through a magical time portal. This Claymation fantasy mixes adventure with philosophical themes.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Some complex philosophical themes
Potentially sad or somber moments
Brief moments of peril

What it models well

The importance of hope
Challenging cynical views
Exploring literary classics
Friendship and persuasion

Talk about it after

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