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.

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.

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.