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The Secret World of Arrietty (2012): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Secret World of Arrietty is a 2012 adventure fantasy film directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, starring Amy Poehler, Will Arnett and Bridgit Mendler. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $188.1 million worldwide on a $90 million budget. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Rotten Tomatoes
94%
worldwide gross
$188.1M
budget
$90M
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The Secret World of Arrietty (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Original language
Japanese
Budget
$90M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Secret World of Arrietty About?

The premise of The Secret World of Arrietty without spoilers.

Beneath the floorboards of a human house, in a hidden world, lives 14-year-old Arrietty, a tiny girl who has always longed to explore beyond her family's home. When she befriends Shawn, a young boy who moves into the house, their unlikely connection challenges the delicate balance of her existence. Their secret friendship blossoms as they share moments and stolen glances, but it also draws unwanted attention and puts Arrietty's family's hidden world at risk.

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Cast & crew

The Secret World of Arrietty Cast

Amy Poehler leads the cast, with Will Arnett and Bridgit Mendler. Directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi.

From the director

More from Hiromasa Yonebayashi

More films directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, best-rated first: When Marnie Was There, Mary and The Witch's Flower, Modest Heroes: Ponoc Short Films Theatre, Volume 1 and Modest Heroes.

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Ratings

The Secret World of Arrietty Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Secret World of Arrietty 94% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Box office

The Secret World of Arrietty Box Office & Budget

The Secret World of Arrietty grossed $188.1 million worldwide on a $90 million budget, 2.1 times what it cost. $58.2 million came from the US and Canada and $129.9 million (69%) from the rest of the world.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$188.1M

2.1× its budget

US & Canada
$58.2M
International
$129.9M
Budget
$90M
US & Canada 31% Rest of the world 69%
Videos

The Secret World of Arrietty Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 4 trailers.

ARRIETTY - Official UK Trailer
  • Trailer The Secret World of Arrietty (2012) | Trailer HD
  • Trailer ARRIETTY - Official Trailer (Japanese)
  • Trailer Ghibli Fest 2024 Trailer

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FAQ

The Secret World of Arrietty FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Secret World of Arrietty, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Secret World of Arrietty?

The Secret World of Arrietty runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was The Secret World of Arrietty released?

The Secret World of Arrietty was released on February 17, 2012.

Who directed The Secret World of Arrietty?

The Secret World of Arrietty was directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi.

More films by Hiromasa Yonebayashi

Who is in the cast of The Secret World of Arrietty?

The Secret World of Arrietty stars Amy Poehler, Will Arnett and Bridgit Mendler.

How much did The Secret World of Arrietty make at the box office?

The Secret World of Arrietty grossed $188.1 million worldwide ($58.2 million domestic, $129.9 million international) on a budget of $90 million.

How is The Secret World of Arrietty rated?

The Secret World of Arrietty has 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77% on TMDB and 4.4/5 on Movie Insider.

Does The Secret World of Arrietty have a post-credit scene?

No. The Secret World of Arrietty has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Secret World of Arrietty in?

The original language of The Secret World of Arrietty is Japanese.

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