Movies like The Borrowers

Stuart Little shares the whimsical tale of a small talking mouse adopted into a human family. The theme of a tiny character in a big world parallels The Borrowers, providing a heartwarming narrative about family and belonging, regardless of size.

This family-friendly adventure follows the story of an inventor who accidentally shrinks his and his neighbors' kids to the size of insects with a homemade shrink ray. Like The Borrowers, it features miniature protagonists navigating a world that's suddenly become huge and fraught with danger, making it a delightful tale of perspective and ingenuity.

Epic tells the story of a girl who finds herself transported to a secret universe in the forest where a battle between good and evil takes place. The theme of a hidden world of tiny warriors and the stunning visuals make it a good follow-up for audiences who enjoyed the detailed environment and themes of The Borrowers.

A unique twist on the tiny-people genre, this movie involves a boy who discovers that his toy Indian can come to life via a magical cupboard. The intersection of reality and fantasy, along with the moral lessons about respect and friendship, resonate with themes found in The Borrowers.

Based on the classic tale by Jonathan Swift, this modern adaptation follows the misadventures of a writer who lands in a world where he is a giant among the diminutive citizens. Gulliver's Travels offers a reverse perspective to The Borrowers, as the protagonist navigates a world where he is the outlier in size, providing a comedy-rich exploration of size and societal norms.

In The Ant Bully, a boy finds himself shrunk to the size of an ant and must learn to live in their world. The movie provides a similar perspective shift to The Borrowers by exploring the challenges and adventures of being small in a large, dangerous world while weaving in lessons about cooperation and empathy.