Here Come the Littles facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Here Come the Littles |
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Original theatrical poster
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| Directed by | Bernard Deyriès |
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| Screenplay by | Woody Kling |
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| Distributed by | Atlantic Releasing |
| Release date(s) | May 25, 1985 |
| Running time | 75 minutes |
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| Language | English |
| Money made | $6.6 million |
Here Come the Littles is a 1985 animated fantasy film. It was made in France by DIC Enterprises, Inc. and released by Atlantic Releasing. The movie was directed by Bernard Deyriès.
The story is based on the popular The Littles book series by John Peterson. It also takes ideas from the ABC TV show of the same name.
The film tells the story of a boy named Henry Bigg. He discovers a family of tiny people, called the Littles, living in his house. Henry teams up with the Littles to stop his mean uncle, Augustus. Augustus plans to tear down Henry's home to build a shopping center.
Here Come the Littles was shown in movie theaters during weekend matinees. It earned over US$6.5 million. The movie was released on VHS tapes in 1985 and on DVD in 2004. Another Littles movie, Liberty and the Littles, came out on TV in 1986.
Movie Plot: A Tiny Adventure
Henry's New Home and a Big Problem
The story begins with Henry Bigg learning sad news. His parents are missing after an archaeological trip to Africa. Their plane was found, but they were not. His housekeeper, Mrs. Evans, tells him that his Uncle Augustus is now his legal guardian.
Henry has to move into Augustus's house. His uncle does not want a housekeeper or to move into Henry's old house. Augustus is not a kind guardian. He treats Henry more like a servant.
The Littles Get Carried Away
Meanwhile, two tiny people, Tom and Lucy Little, live inside the walls of Henry's house. They snag an apple that Mrs. Evans left for Henry. To thank him, they sneak his lucky rabbit's foot into his suitcase.
When Henry moves, Tom and Lucy are accidentally carried along inside the luggage. Two other tiny Littles, Grandpa and Dinky, soon find them. They are now all at Augustus's house.
Uncovering Uncle Augustus's Plan
The Littles quickly learn how mean Augustus is. He treats Henry badly. He also plans to tear down Henry's old house to build a shopping mall. While the tiny creatures try to escape, Henry discovers Grandpa and Dinky. He doesn't know what they are.
Augustus also sees them. But he thinks they are just toys. He takes them from Henry and locks them in a desk drawer. Inside the drawer, Dinky and Grandpa find important papers. They discover that Augustus made fake documents. He did this to become Henry's guardian and to steal Henry's property.
A Daring Rescue Mission
To save Grandpa and Dinky, Lucy convinces Tom to talk to Henry. This is a brave step, as humans usually don't know about the Littles. Henry finds Grandpa and Dinky in the study. They show him proof of Augustus's trickery.
Before Augustus can lock Henry in his room, Henry creates a distraction. This allows Tom and Lucy to rescue Grandpa and Dinky.
Later, Lucy and Tom get hungry and look for food. Tom gets stuck in a jar of honey. The plan changes: the Littles must rescue Henry first, then Tom. Grandpa at first doesn't want to, but he agrees since Henry already knows about them.
Stopping the Demolition
After several tries, the Littles finally escape on their gas-powered toy aircraft. But they accidentally cause a garage fire, which wakes Augustus. Henry tries to go to the police station, but he gets lost. His uncle eventually catches him.
The Littles distract Augustus long enough for Henry to run to the police. Meanwhile, Augustus calls a demolition crew. He orders them to start tearing down Henry's old house.
When the Littles reach Henry's house, they split up. Grandpa looks for Mr. and Mrs. Little. The others try to stop the bulldozer. Both plans work just in time! The moment Augustus arrives and sees what happened, the police arrive. They arrest him for trying to destroy private property illegally and for treating Henry badly.
Henry is reunited with Mrs. Evans. He gets ready to meet his parents, who have been found, at the airport. He gives a knowing wink towards the gate, as the Littles watch him.
Voice Actors
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| Jimmy E. Keegan | Henry Bigg |
| Bettina Bush | Lucy Little |
| Donavan Freberg | Tom Little |
| Hal Smith | Uncle Augustus |
| Gregg Berger | Frank Little |
| Patricia Parris | Helen Little |
| Alvy Moore | Grandpa Little |
| Robert David Hall | Dinky Little |
| Mona Marshall | Mrs. Evans |
| Pat Fraley | Slick (uncredited) |
| B. J. Ward | Ashley (uncredited) |
Crew
- Wally Burr - Recording director
Sequel: Liberty and the Littles
A follow-up movie, Liberty and the Littles, was made for television. It aired on the ABC network in 1986 as part of its Weekend Special series.
This sequel first aired in three parts, each 30 minutes long. The episodes were shown on October 18, October 25, and November 1. In this film, the Littles fly to the Statue of Liberty. There, they meet a group of French relatives who are controlled by a mean ruler.
One person who worked on the movie said that Liberty was first planned to be shown in movie theaters. However, it ended up on television because of changes in management during its making.
