Based on elements from the stories of Mark Twain, this feature-length Claymation fantasy follows the adventures of Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher and Huck Finn as they stowaway aboard the interplanetary balloon of Mark Twain. Twain, disgusted with the human race, is intent upon finding Halley's Comet and crashing into it, achieving his "destiny." It's up to Tom, Becky, and Huck to convince him that his judgment is wrong and that he still has much to offer humanity that might make a difference. Their efforts aren't just charitable; if they fail, they will share Twain's fate. Along the way, they use a magical time portal to get a detailed overview of the Twain philosophy, observing the "historical" events that inspired his works.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film doesn't pretend to be about anything other than action — and that's an honest position. The director constructs scenes with a feel for space, pace, and rhythm.
If you love the genre — this is a solid specimen. If you're indifferent to action — there's nothing extraordinary here to convert you.
Good choice for group viewing when you want to watch rather than think.
Director: Will Vinton
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Big screen, decent sound. This is cinema that should sound loud and fill the room.
James Whitmore
Mark Twain (voice)
Michele Mariana
Becky Thatcher (voice)
Gary Krug
Huck Finn (voice)
Chris Ritchie
Tom Sawyer (voice)
John Morrison
Adam (voice)
Carol Edelman
Eve (voice)
Dal McKennon
Jim Smiley (voice)
Herb Smith
The Stranger (voice)
Marley Stone
Aunt Polly (voice)
Wilbur Vincent
The Mysterious Stranger (voice)
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