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The Adventures of Mark Twain (1985): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch

The Adventures of Mark Twain (1985) movie poster

The Adventures of Mark Twain is a 1985 family adventure film starring James Whitmore as Mark Twain (voice), Chris Ritchie and Michele Mariana. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $849,915 worldwide. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where to watch
The Adventures of Mark Twain (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Genres
Family , Adventure , Animation , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
Studio
Harbour Towns
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Adventures of Mark Twain About?

The premise of The Adventures of Mark Twain without spoilers.

Based on Mark Twain’s stories, this feature‑length clay‑animation adventure follows Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher and Huck Finn as they stow away on Twain’s interplanetary balloon. Twain, disillusioned with humanity, plans to crash into Halley’s Comet to fulfill his destiny. The trio must convince him he still has value, or share his fate. They travel through a magical portal to witness the events that inspired his works.

The Adventures of Mark Twain Themes & Keywords

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  • claymation
  • pet frog
  • murdered with a knife
  • mark twain character
  • huckleberry finn character
  • tom sawyer character
  • frog in pocket
  • frog jumping contest
  • child in jeopardy
  • horror for children
  • injun joe character
  • year 1835
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  • voice over narration
  • daniel webster character
  • aunt polly character
  • metamorphosis
  • reunion with dead wife
  • cain character
  • reference to lucifer
  • mustached man
  • god character
  • dead wife
  • adam and eve characters
  • becky thatcher character
  • comet
  • halleys comet
  • race
  • portal
  • balloon
  • stowaway
  • genocide
  • reference to noah
  • space ship
  • creation
  • genesis
  • bible
  • tribute
  • rock song
  • duality
  • song during end credits
  • demiurge
  • meta
  • based on real person
  • symbolism
  • allegory
  • existentialism
  • stop motion animation
  • puppet animation
  • surrealism
  • earth viewed from space
Where to watch

Where to Watch The Adventures of Mark Twain

Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

The Adventures of Mark Twain Cast & Characters

James Whitmore leads the cast as Mark Twain (voice), with Chris Ritchie as Tom Sawyer (voice) and Michele Mariana as Becky Thatcher (voice).

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Box office

The Adventures of Mark Twain Box Office

The Adventures of Mark Twain grossed $849,915 worldwide.

1985 box office

Worldwide gross

$849.9K

US & Canada
$849.9K
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The Adventures of Mark Twain Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Comet Quest: The Adventures of Mark Twain” and “Mark Twainin seikkailut”.

Also known as
  • Comet Quest: The Adventures of Mark Twain
  • Mark Twainin seikkailut
  • As Aventuras de Mark Twain
  • マーク・トゥエインの大冒険/トム・ソーヤーとハックルベリーの不思議な旅
  • Przygody Marka Twaina
  • Приключения Марка Твена
  • Las aventuras de Mark Twain
  • הרפתקאות מארק טווין
  • 마크 트웨인의 모험
  • Le avventure di Mark Twain
  • 马克·吐温的冒险旅程
  • Οι περιπέτειες του Μαρκ Τουέιν
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  • Les aventures de Mark Twain

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FAQ

The Adventures of Mark Twain FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast

Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of The Adventures of Mark Twain, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Adventures of Mark Twain?

The Adventures of Mark Twain runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was The Adventures of Mark Twain released?

The Adventures of Mark Twain was released on March 1, 1985.

Who is in the cast of The Adventures of Mark Twain?

The Adventures of Mark Twain stars James Whitmore as Mark Twain (voice), Chris Ritchie as Tom Sawyer (voice) and Michele Mariana as Becky Thatcher (voice), among 14 credited actors.

Where can I watch The Adventures of Mark Twain?

In the US, The Adventures of Mark Twain is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Amebatv and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).

How much did The Adventures of Mark Twain make at the box office?

The Adventures of Mark Twain grossed $849,915 worldwide.

Does The Adventures of Mark Twain have a post-credit scene?

No. The Adventures of Mark Twain has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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