That night, she puts the drug into Dragon's dish, but the Fitzgibbons' son, Billy, catches her. Only Brisby can do this, as the rats cannot fit through the hole leading into the house Jonathan was killed by Dragon in a previous attempt, while Ages broke his leg in another. First, they need to drug Dragon so that it can be done safely. Because of the rats' relationship with Jonathan, they agree to help her move her home. Nicodemus gives Brisby a magical amulet that will activate when the wearer is courageous. Nicodemus has authorized a plan for the rats to leave the farm and live independently in an area they refer to as Thorn Valley. However, they are unable to live as typical rats would, and need human technology to survive, which they have accomplished only by stealing. The experiments boosted their intelligence, enabling them to escape, as well as extending their lifespans and slowing their aging processes. Brisby meets Justin, the friendly captain of the guard Jenner, a ruthless and power-hungry rat opposed to Nicodemus and finally Nicodemus himself.įrom Nicodemus, she learns that many years ago the rats, along with her husband and Ages, were part of a series of experiments at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH for short). She is led back in by Ages, and is amazed to see the rats' use of electricity and other technology. Jeremy takes her to meet the Great Owl, who tells her to visit a colony of rats that live beneath a rose bush on the farm and ask for the services of Nicodemus, their wise and mystical leader.īrisby enters the rose bush and encounters an aggressive guard rat named Brutus, who chases her away. Although her neighbor Auntie Shrew helps her disable his tractor, Brisby knows she must devise another plan. The next morning, Brisby discovers that Farmer Fitzgibbons has started plowing early. They both narrowly escape from the Fitzgibbons' cat, Dragon. On her way home, Brisby befriends Jeremy, a clumsy but friendly crow. Ages diagnoses the illness as pneumonia, provides Brisby with medicine, and warns her that Timothy must stay inside for at least three weeks or he could die. Ages, a friend of her late husband, Jonathan. Brisby longs to move her family out of the field as plowing time approaches but her son Timothy has fallen ill.īrisby visits Mr. Brisby, a widowed field mouse, lives in a cinder block with her children on the Fitzgibbons' farm. In 2021, it was announced that a television series adaptation was also in development. In 2015, a live-action/ computer-animated remake was reported to be in the works. It was followed in 1998 by a direct-to-video sequel, The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue, which was made without Bluth's involvement or input and met with poor reception. Though only a moderate success at the box office, it turned a solid profit through home video and overseas releases. It was praised by critics for its elegant and painstakingly detailed animation, compelling characters, and deep and mature plot, and won a Saturn Award for Best Animated Film of 1982. The Secret of NIMH was released in the United States on July 2, 1982, by MGM/UA Entertainment Co. It was produced by Bluth's production company Don Bluth Productions in association with Aurora Productions. The film features the voices of Elizabeth Hartman, Peter Strauss, Arthur Malet, Dom DeLuise, John Carradine, Derek Jacobi, Hermione Baddeley, and Paul Shenar. The Secret of NIMH is a 1982 American animated fantasy adventure film directed by Don Bluth in his directorial debut and based on Robert C.
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