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The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1998): Cast & Plot

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The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue is a 1998 animated family film directed by Dick Sebast, starring Andrew Ducote as 10 Year Old Timmy (voice), Debi Mae West and Ralph Macchio. It runs 1 hour 6 minutes.

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The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 6m (66 min)
Director
Dick Sebast
Genres
Animation , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue About?

The premise of The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Prepare for colossal fun and adventure as the super‑intelligent rats and mice from the original Secret of N.I.M.H. return to Thorn Valley. They set about guiding the young mouse Timmy Brisby, destined to become their leader, as he faces new challenges and strives to protect his community.

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue Themes & Keywords

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  • barefoot cartoon animal
  • animal cruelty
  • torture chamber
  • mental illness
  • human slave
  • bulldog
  • parade
  • balloon flight
  • cartoon mouse
  • female protagonist
  • title directed by male
  • title written by male
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  • electrocution
  • male and female protagonists
  • furry
  • second part
  • numbered sequel
  • colon in title
  • nine word title
  • direct to video sequel to theatrical movie
  • direct to video
  • mouse
  • rat
  • brother versus brother
  • barefoot running
  • half dressed cartoon animal
  • caterpillar
  • cat
  • reference to mad hatter
  • reference to ed wynn
  • balladeer
  • friends who live together
  • anthropomorphic mouse
  • duel
  • sword duel
  • sword fight
  • sword cane
  • sword
  • flying
  • animal that acts human
  • stick fight
  • staff
  • hawk
  • snake
  • disarming someone
  • villain turns good
  • sitting
  • liquid
  • anthropomorphism
  • anthropomorphic animal
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Cast & crew

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue Cast & Characters

Andrew Ducote leads the cast as 10 Year Old Timmy (voice), with Debi Mae West as Mrs. Jonathan Brisby (voice) and Ralph Macchio as 17 Year Old Tim (voice). Directed by Dick Sebast; 24 actors are credited in all.

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More films directed by Dick Sebast: Doctor Strange and Ultimate Avengers 2.

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Plot

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue Plot Summary

What happens in The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A prophecy foretells that one of the children of Mrs. Brisby [Debi Mae West] and her late husband, Jonathan, will save Thorn Valley from NIMH. Brisby’s youngest son, Timothy [Ralph Macchio], is chosen, but his older brother, Martin [Eric Idle], believes he should have been. Martin decides to prove his worth and heads off to seek his own adventure, testing the family’s fate from a distance. Timmy’s journey begins when Jeremy, the Brisby’s longtime acquaintance, [Dom DeLuise], carries Timmy by air to Thorn Valley, a place brimming with new faces and unfamiliar rules.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue?

9 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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Which child of Mrs. Brisby is chosen by the prophecy to save Thorn Valley?

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The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue Also Known As

21 alternative titles, including “The Secret of the NIMH 2 - Timmy to the Rescue” and “סודה של נים 2”.

Also known as
  • The Secret of the NIMH 2 - Timmy to the Rescue
  • סודה של נים 2
  • The Secret of NIMH: Timmy to the Rescue
  • אגדת נים 2: טימי העכברון הגיבור
  • Brisby e il segreto di NIMH 2 - Timmy alla riscossa
  • Het Geheim van NIMH 2
  • Il segreto di NIMH 2 - Timmy alla riscossa
  • Секрет Н.И.М.Х. 2
  • Timmy und das Geheimnis von Nimh
  • Nimh, el ratoncito valiente (Nimh 2)
  • La Légende de Brisby
  • A Ratinha Valente 2 - O Segredo do Ratinho
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  • על קסמים ועכברים 2
  • Brisby och NIMH:s hemlighet 2
  • Dzielna pani Brisby 2: Timmy Rusza na Ratunek
  • El ratoncito valiente: Timmy al rescate
  • A Ratinha Valente 2: O Segredo do Ratinho
  • 鼠谭秘奇2
  • Таємниця щурів 2: Тіммі йде на порятунок
  • Tajemství N.I.M.H. 2
  • Brisby et le secret de NIMH 2: Timmy à la rescousse

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FAQ

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue?

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).

When was The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue released?

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue was released on December 22, 1998.

Who directed The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue?

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue was directed by Dick Sebast.

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Who is in the cast of The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue?

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue stars Andrew Ducote as 10 Year Old Timmy (voice), Debi Mae West as Mrs. Jonathan Brisby (voice) and Ralph Macchio as 17 Year Old Tim (voice), among 24 credited actors.

Does The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue have a post-credit scene?

No. The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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