Was Secret of NIMH a success?
Christopher Pierce
Updated on February 28, 2026
“The Secret of Nimh” is an artistic success. It looks good, moves well, and delights our eyes. It is not quite such a success on the emotional level, however, because it has so many characters and involves them in so many different problems that there’s nobody for the kids in the audience to strongly identify with.
What does NIMH stand for in the Secret of NIMH?
the National Institute of Mental Health
Oh sure, NIMH (pronounced N-I-M-H), the National Institute of Mental Health, has lots of rats, and many of them are getting the kind of chemical brain enhancement that could suggest the rats in the new movie “The Secret of NIMH” (pronounced Nimm).
Who owns the Secret of NIMH?
| The Secret of NIMH | |
|---|---|
| Production companies | United Artists Aurora Productions Don Bluth Productions |
| Distributed by | MGM/UA Entertainment Co. (United States) United International Pictures (international) |
| Release date | July 16, 1982 |
| Running time | 82 minutes |
Is there a sequel to The Secret of NIMH?
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
The Secret of NIMH/Sequels
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue is a 1998 American direct-to-video animated musical adventure film produced by MGM Animation and the sequel to the 1982 animated film The Secret of NIMH.
How did Mrs Frisby’s husband died?
Frisby obtains medicine from Mr. Ages, a friend of her late husband, Jonathan. On her way home, she saves the life of Jeremy, a young crow, from Dragon, the farmer’s cat who killed Jonathan.
Who is the director of the secret of NIMH?
The Secret of NIMH is a 1982 American animated dark fantasy adventure film directed by Don Bluth in his directorial debut.
What happened to Timmy in the secret of NIMH?
Voice cast. Ian Fried as Timothy “Timmy” Brisby, Mrs. Brisby’s second born son and third child. He falls sick with pneumonia and Mrs. Brisby goes on a journey to help find a cure for him. He later becomes the main protagonist in The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue.
Why did Mrs Brisby change her name in the secret of NIMH?
The Secret of NIMH. The “Mrs. Frisby” name in the novel had to be changed to “Mrs. Brisby” during production due to trademark concerns with Frisbee discs. It was followed in 1998 by a direct-to-video sequel called The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue, which was made without Bluth’s involvement or input.
Is Mrs Frisby and the rats of NIMH a Disney movie?
Jeremy soon meets Miss Right, another crow who is just as clumsy as he is, and they fall in love. The film rights to the book Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH had reportedly been offered to Walt Disney Productions in 1972, but they were turned down. The Secret of NIMH was the first feature film to be directed by Don Bluth.
