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The Borrowers

6.719922 seasonsTV SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDramaAction & Adventure

The Borrowers are small, 15cm high humans who live in the English hinterland. They live out their lives in mouse-hole sized nooks in human homes, and survive by 'borrowing' all they need from the house and its inhabitants. This series…

DirectorJohn Henderson
WriterRichard Carpenter
ProducerGrainne Marmion

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Nov 14, 1993
E2
Episode 2
Nov 21, 1993
E3
Episode 3
Nov 28, 1993
E4
Episode 4
Dec 5, 1993
E5
Episode 5
Dec 12, 1993
E6
Episode 6
Dec 19, 1993

Cast · Directed by John Henderson

RCRebecca Callard
Rebecca Callard
Arrietty
PWPenelope Wilton
Penelope Wilton
Homily
IHIan Holm
Ian Holm
Pod
PCPaul Cross
Paul Cross
George
SPSiân Phillips
Siân Phillips
Mrs. Driver

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The Borrowers isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in The Borrowers?

The Borrowers has 2 seasons in total (12 episodes). The series concluded in 1993.

Are all episodes of The Borrowers out yet?

Yes — all 12 episodes across 2 seasons of The Borrowers are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of The Borrowers?

No — The Borrowers ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.

What book is The Borrowers based on?

The Borrowers is based on The Borrowers by Mary Norton.