Tom Sawyer
1973 · Movie · G · 103 min · ★ 6.4 · 57% critics
This family-friendly musical follows two mischievous boys chasing freedom and trouble along the Mississippi River. Their games of pirates and other youthful escapades take a darker turn when they stumble onto a violent crime, blending playful adventure with flashes of real danger.
Based on The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Also known as Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer: A Musical Adaptation · A Musical Adaptation of Mark Twain's 'Tom Sawyer'
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Details
- Years
- 1973
- Release date
- 1973-03-15
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 57/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (62 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a wholesome, old-fashioned adventure with youthful mischief, river-town charm, and light musical touches, especially if you like Summer Magic or Annie; Not for you if dated style or frequent songs put you off.
Pros: charming boyhood adventure; family-friendly fun; authentic period setting | Cons: uneven songs; slow opening; feels dated
Themes
- based on novel or book
- missouri
- musical
- 19th century
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Production Design · 1974 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design · 1974 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Song Score · 1974 · nominated
Cast & crew
Johnny Whitaker
as Tom Sawyer
Celeste Holm
as Tia Polly
Warren Oates
as Muff Potter
Jeff East
as Huckleberry Finn
Jodie Foster
as Becky Thatcher
Lucille Benson
as Widder Douglas
Henry Jones
as Senhor Dobbins
Noah Keen
as Juiz Thatcher
Dub Taylor
as Clayton
Richard Eastham
as Doc Robinson
Directed by Don Taylor