Novel · 1952 · children's fiction
The Borrowers by Mary Norton: every TV and movie adaptation
Quick answer
The Borrowers by Mary Norton (1952) has been adapted into 1 TV series and 2 movies: The Borrowers (1997), Arrietty (2010), The Borrowers (2025).
It is book 1 of The Borrowers series.
About The Borrowers
The Borrowers is a novel by Mary Norton, first published in 1952. It is book 1 in The Borrowers series. Genre: children's fiction, fantasy. The first screen adaptation was The Borrowers in 1997; the most recent released one is The Borrowers (2025).
British children's novel, 1952, first in the Borrowers series by Mary Norton.
Every adaptation of The Borrowers
The Borrowers
Movie · 1997 · United Kingdom · directed by Peter Hewitt
1997 British feature film directed by Peter Hewitt.
Arrietty
Movie · 2010 · Japan · directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi
2010 anime film directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi.
The Borrowers: books in order
- The Borrowers (1952)
- The Borrowers Afield
- The Borrowers Afloat
- The Borrowers Aloft (1961)
- The Borrowers Avenged (1982)
More Mary Norton books on screen
- The Borrowers (1952) · 1 adaptation
- Bonfires and Broomsticks (1947) · 1 adaptation
- The Magic Bedknob (1943) · 1 adaptation
Common questions
Has The Borrowers been made into a TV show or movie?
Yes. The Borrowers by Mary Norton (1952) has been adapted into 1 TV series and 2 movies: The Borrowers (1997), Arrietty (2010), The Borrowers (2025).
Who wrote The Borrowers?
The Borrowers was written by Mary Norton and first published in 1952.
How many adaptations of The Borrowers are there?
We list 3 screen adaptations: 1 TV series and 2 movies.
Is a new The Borrowers adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is The Borrowers (2025).
Is The Borrowers part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 of The Borrowers series; it is the first book, so start here.
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