Tom Thumb

GUnited States rating19581h 38mMusic, Family, Fantasy
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A woodcutter and his wife find themselves caring for a tiny boy who is only the size of a thumb. The small boy must navigate a large world and find his way home when he gets separated from his parents during a trip to a local carnival.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Gentle
The film features long takes and a gentle musical atmosphere typical of mid-century family fantasy. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeTwo thieves plot to trick the small boy in a tower.
  • Approx.SomeThe parents are wrongly accused of a crime and taken away by guards.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did Tom show bravery when he was far away from his parents?
  2. 2Why was it important for the parents to be honest about what happened at the carnival?
  3. 3How did the magic of the forest help the characters in the story?

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