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The Indian in the Cupboard (1995)

Adventure comes to life.

AdventureFamilyFantasy

A nine-year-old boy gets a plastic Indian and a cupboard for his birthday and finds himself involved in adventure when the Indian comes to life and befriends him.

Release Date
July 14, 1995
Runtime
1h 36m
Rating
6.5/10 (675 votes)

Director: Frank Oz

Cast: Hal Scardino, Litefoot, Lindsay Crouse, Richard Jenkins, Rishi Bhat, Steve Coogan, David Keith, Sakina Jaffrey

Production: Paramount Pictures, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Columbia Pictures
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Budget
$45M
Revenue
$36M
Full Cast (14 people)

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The Indian in the Cupboard

The Indian in the Cupboard

Adventure comes to life.

Adventure comes to life.

6.5
96 min

A nine-year-old boy gets a plastic Indian and a cupboard for his birthday and finds himself involved in adventure when the Indian comes to life and befriends him.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date7/14/1995
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Cast

Hal Scardino

as Omri

Litefoot

as Little Bear

Lindsay Crouse

as Jane

Richard Jenkins

as Victor

RB

Rishi Bhat

as Patrick

Steve Coogan

as Tommy

David Keith

as Boone

Sakina Jaffrey

as Lucy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Indian in the Cupboard about?

A nine-year-old boy gets a plastic Indian and a cupboard for his birthday and finds himself involved in adventure when the Indian comes to life and befriends him.

How long is The Indian in the Cupboard?

1h 36m

When was The Indian in the Cupboard released?

July 14, 1995

Who directed The Indian in the Cupboard?

Frank Oz

Who stars in The Indian in the Cupboard?

Hal Scardino, Litefoot, Lindsay Crouse

What genre is The Indian in the Cupboard?

Adventure, Family, Fantasy

What is The Indian in the Cupboard rated?

PG