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The Borrowers

6.119971h 27mPGMovieAdventureFantasyAction

The four-inch-tall Clock family secretly share a house with the normal-sized Lender family, "borrowing" such items as thread, safety pins, batteries and scraps of food. However, their peaceful co-existence is disturbed when evil lawyer…

DirectorPeter Hewitt
WritersGavin Scott·John Kamps
ProducersRachel Talalay·Eric Fellner

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Peter Hewitt

JGJohn Goodman
John Goodman
Ocious P. Potter
MWMark Williams
Mark Williams
Exterminator Jeff
JBJim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent
Pod Clock
CICelia Imrie
Celia Imrie
Homily Clock
FNFlora Newbigin
Flora Newbigin
Arrietty Clock
TFTom Felton
Tom Felton
Peagreen Clock
RP
Raymond Pickard
Spiller
BPBradley Pierce
Bradley Pierce
Pete Lender
AGAden Gillett
Aden Gillett
Joe Lender
DMDoon Mackichan
Doon Mackichan
Victoria Lender
HLHugh Laurie
Hugh Laurie
Officer Steady
RWRuby Wax
Ruby Wax
Town Hall Clerk

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The Borrowers — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Borrowers?

The Borrowers isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Borrowers on Netflix?

No, The Borrowers is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is The Borrowers on Amazon Prime Video?

The Borrowers isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Borrowers for free?

The Borrowers isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.