Barbie Presents: Thumbelina

"Even the smallest person can make a big difference!"

2009 1h 15m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 523

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Synopsis

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Meet a tiny girl named Thumbelina who lives in harmony with nature in the magical world of the Twillerbees that's hidden among the wildflowers. At the whim of a spoiled young girl named Makena, Thumbelina and her two friends have their patch of wildflowers uprooted and are transported to a lavish apartment in the city.

“Even the smallest person can make a big difference!”

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Cast

Kelly Sheridan
Barbie Roberts (voice)
Anna Cummer
Thumbelina (voice)
Kelly Metzger
Makena (voice)
Tabitha St. Germain
Chrysella (voice)
Cathy Weseluck
Janessa (voice)
Kathleen Barr
Vanessa (voice)
Peter New
Evan (voice)
Brian Drummond
Poofles (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Conrad Helten
Writers: Elise Allen
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 75-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Eric Colvin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jordan Hemsley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Kelly Sheridan and Anna Cummer and Kelly Metzger carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Even the smallest person can make a big difference!".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Conrad Helten directs. Eric Colvin scores. Jordan Hemsley cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 75-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 17 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Original score by Eric Colvin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Jordan Hemsley shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Kelly Sheridan and Anna Cummer and Kelly Metzger carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Even the smallest person can make a big difference!".
9IMDB entry: tt1398940 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Released under 16 different titles around the world.