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The Secret of NIMH

7.419821h 23mPGMovieAdventureAnimationDrama

A widowed field mouse must move her family -- including an ailing son -- to escape a farmer's plow. Aided by a crow and a pack of superintelligent, escaped lab rats, the brave mother struggles to transplant her home to firmer ground.

DirectorDon Bluth
WritersGary Goldman·Don Bluth
ProducersJohn Pomeroy·Gary Goldman

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Cast · Directed by Don Bluth

EHElizabeth Hartman
Elizabeth Hartman
Mrs. Brisby (voice)
DJDerek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi
Nicodemus (voice)
AMArthur Malet
Arthur Malet
Mr. Ages (voice)
DDDom DeLuise
Dom DeLuise
Jeremy (voice)
HBHermione Baddeley
Hermione Baddeley
Auntie Shrew (voice)
SDShannen Doherty
Shannen Doherty
Teresa (voice)
WWWil Wheaton
Wil Wheaton
Martin (voice)
JH
Jodi Hicks
Cynthia (voice)
IF
Ina Fried
Timothy (voice)
JCJohn Carradine
John Carradine
Great Owl (voice)
PSPeter Strauss
Peter Strauss
Justin (voice)
PSPaul Shenar
Paul Shenar
Jenner (voice)

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The Secret of NIMH — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Secret of NIMH?

The Secret of NIMH is streaming on MGM and Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Secret of NIMH on Netflix?

No, The Secret of NIMH is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on MGM and Tubi TV.

Is The Secret of NIMH on Amazon Prime Video?

The Secret of NIMH 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 Secret of NIMH for free?

The Secret of NIMH is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in Canada.

Is there a sequel to The Secret of NIMH?

Yes — The Secret of NIMH is followed by The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1999) in the Secret of NIMH Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Secret of NIMH?

The Secret of NIMH is the first film in the Secret of NIMH Collection.

Is The Secret of NIMH part of a trilogy?

No — The Secret of NIMH is part of the Secret of NIMH Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Secret of NIMH Collection?

There are 2 films in the Secret of NIMH Collection: The Secret of NIMH (1982) and The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1999).