The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue.

Name: The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family
Released: 1998-12-22
Duration: 68 min
Cast: Dom DeLuise, Eric Idle, Ralph Macchio, Hynden Walch, Darleen Carr

A small mouse faces a large legacy.

Timmy Brisby grows up hearing that he is destined to follow his father's heroic example. When another young mouse needs help, he travels back toward NIMH and a threat tied to his own family.

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Why it’s a little special

A lighter musical sequel offers a story about earning confidence instead of relying on a famous name.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

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Know your little people.

General audiences

US film rating

Captive animals, laboratory danger, a threatening villain, fire and family conflict. The tone differs considerably from the original film.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Dick Sebast
Starring: Dom DeLuise, Eric Idle, Ralph Macchio, Hynden Walch, Darleen Carr, Jamie Cronin, Harvey Korman, William H. Macy, Andrew Ducote, Phillip Van Dyke, Whitney Claire Kaufman
Produced by: Jonathan Dern, Paul Sabella, William Stuart
Release date: December 22, 1998
Runtime: 68 minutes
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family
Studio: MGM
Language: English

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