The Secret World of Arrietty

Discover a secret world within our own.

2010 • 94 min • Fantasy · Animation · Family

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Synopsis

14-year-old Arrietty and the rest of the Clock family live in peaceful anonymity as they make their own home from items "borrowed" from the house's human inhabitants. However, life changes for the Clocks when a human boy discovers Arrietty.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

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In a hidden world beneath the floorboards, a tiny family "borrows" everyday items to survive. Their quiet life is upended when a human boy discovers Arrietty, sparking an unlikely friendship and perilous adventure.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 0/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

A cat chases Arrietty
The housekeeper tries to catch the Borrowers
A sick boy needs an operation

What it models well

Friendship and empathy
Resourcefulness and resilience
Respect for nature
The beauty of the small things

Talk about it after

What it means to be different
Helping others even when it's risky
Protecting your home and family
The importance of observation

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Top billed cast

Director: Hiromasa Yonebayashi • Crew: Hayao Miyazaki, Keiko Niwa

Trailers & clips

4K Remaster Official Trailer [Dubbed]

Ghibli Fest 2024 Trailer

Official Trailer (Japanese) [Subtitled]

The Secret World of Arrietty (2012) | Trailer HD

Official UK Trailer

Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
One of the most delicate and visually gorgeous movies from studios Ghibli with a great celtic OST to remember.
tanty, TMDB Community