The Adventures of Huck Finn (1993): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Adventures of Huck Finn is a 1993 family drama directed by Stephen Sommers, starring Elijah Wood as Huck Finn, Courtney B. Vance and Ron Perlman. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $24.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Stephen Sommers
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walt Disney Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Adventures of Huck Finn About?
The premise of The Adventures of Huck Finn without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When his long‑absent father kidnaps Huck Finn to claim a $600 inheritance left by his mother, the mischievous teen fakes his own death and runs away. He soon meets Jim, a runaway slave, and the two set out on a raft down the Mississippi, constantly evading pursuers who blame Jim for Huck’s presumed murder.
The Adventures of Huck Finn Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- slave
- boy
- runaway slave
- interracial friendship
- huckleberry finn character
- mississippi river
- river
- runaway
- slavery
- riverboat
- digging up a grave
- escape from jail
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- saved from hanging
- open casket
- coffin
- gold coin
- boy dresses as a girl
- woman with a gun
- shooting a child
- child with a gun
- horse and carriage
- gun
- jim the slave character
- widow douglas character
- barefoot boy
- theft
- travel
- river adventure
- child in jeopardy
- 1840s
- 19th century
- pinching a cheek
- overweight man
- black american
- horse
- period drama
- coming of age drama
- lesson
- cross country
- pipe
- wanted poster
- knife
- drunkenness
- black eye
- blood stain
- family feud
- feuding neighbors
- feud
- plantation
- map
The Adventures of Huck Finn Cast & Characters
Elijah Wood leads the cast as Huck Finn, with Courtney B. Vance as Jim and Ron Perlman as Pap Finn. Directed by Stephen Sommers; 38 actors are credited in all.
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Director Stephen Sommers
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Courtney B. Vance as Jim -
Ron Perlman as Pap Finn - Garette Ratliff Henson as Billy Grangerford
Also Starring in The Adventures of Huck Finn
· 34 more- Robbie Coltrane The Duke
- Jason Robards The King
- Anne Heche Mary Jane Wilks
- Renée O'Connor Julia Wilks
- Laura Bell Bundy Susan Wilks
- Mary Louise Wilson Miss Watson
- Frances Conroy Scrawny Shanty Lady
- James Gammon Deputy Hines
- Curtis Armstrong Country Jake
- Tom Aldredge Dr. Robinson
- Leon Russom Shanty Lady's Husband
- Dana Ivey Widow Douglas
- Paxton Whitehead Harvey Wilks
- Dion Anderson Sheriff
- Danny Tamberelli Ben Rodgers
- John Henry Scott Abe Turner
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- Richard Anders Col. Grangerford
- Ben Scott Fighting Man #2
- Marion Zinser Levi Bell
- Alex Zuckerman Joe Rodgers
- Hoskins Deterly Curmudgeon
- Gary Lee Davis Fighting Man #1
- Mickey Cassidy Bully
- Denman C. Anderson Book Worm
- Elaine Fjellman Miss Sophie Grangerford
- Janet Shea Mother Grangerford
- Jay R. Unger Sirus
- Paul Kropfl Campfire Man
- Mark Allen Branson William Wilks
- Mike Watson Joe Turner
- Russell Paul Parkerson The Fishing Boy
- Kimberly Latrice Hall Louise
- Paul Dewees Auctioneer
- Evelyn B. Bunch Jingo Lady
More from Stephen Sommers
More films directed by Stephen Sommers, best-rated first: The Jungle Book, The Mummy, The Mummy Returns and Odd Thomas.
The Adventures of Huck Finn Plot Summary
What happens in The Adventures of Huck Finn from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 9 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Huckleberry Finn, a somewhat illiterate boy and the son of Ron Perlman, lives a challenging life under the care of his abusive foster family. His world takes a drastic turn when his father, Pap Finn, a drunken and volatile man portrayed by Ron Perlman, arrives unexpectedly, forcing Huck to leave his comfortable foster home and return to his tumultuous first family. Pap, driven by greed and jealousy, becomes violent when he learns Huck is in possession of money, attacking him in a fit of rage. After a fierce confrontation, Pap eventually collapses from exhaustion, leaving Huck to fend for himself.
Full summary
The whole story of The Adventures of Huck Finn, scene by scene
The Adventures of Huck Finn Box Office
The Adventures of Huck Finn grossed $24.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$24.1M
- US & Canada
- $24.1M
The Adventures of Huck Finn Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Adventures of Huck Finn.
How Well Do You Know The Adventures of Huck Finn?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is Huck Finn's biological father in the film?
The Adventures of Huck Finn Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “哈克·贝利·芬历险记” and “Przygody Hucka Finna”.
- Also known as
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- 哈克·贝利·芬历险记
- Przygody Hucka Finna
- Le avventure di Huck Finn
- Les Aventures de Huckleberry Finn
- Las aventuras de Huckleberry Finn
- Die Abenteuer von Huck Finn
- Aventurile lui Huck Finn
- Приключения Гекльберри Финна
- Huckleberry Finn kalandjai
- As Aventuras de Huck Finn
- Huckleberry Finns äventyr
- 허클베리 핀의 모험
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- 小鬼闯天关
- Пригоди Гекльберрі Фінна
- 頑童歷險記
- ฮัค ฟินน์ เจ้าหนูผจญภัย
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The Adventures of Huck Finn FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Adventures of Huck Finn, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Adventures of Huck Finn?
The Adventures of Huck Finn runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was The Adventures of Huck Finn released?
The Adventures of Huck Finn was released on March 25, 1993.
Who directed The Adventures of Huck Finn?
The Adventures of Huck Finn was directed by Stephen Sommers.
More films by Stephen Sommers Who is in the cast of The Adventures of Huck Finn?
The Adventures of Huck Finn stars Elijah Wood as Huck Finn, Courtney B. Vance as Jim and Ron Perlman as Pap Finn, among 38 credited actors.
How much did The Adventures of Huck Finn make at the box office?
The Adventures of Huck Finn grossed $24.1 million worldwide.
Does The Adventures of Huck Finn have a post-credit scene?
No. The Adventures of Huck Finn has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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