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The Amazing Wiplala

Original title: Wiplala
  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
947
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Peter Paul Muller, Géza Weisz, Kee Ketelaar, and Sasha Mylanus in The Amazing Wiplala (2014)
Trailer for Help I've Shrunk the Family
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A lonely 9-year-old boy makes a new friend when he discovers a magical little man inside of a cupboard, but when one of the man's spells goes awry, the boy's entire family is shrunk down to ... Read allA lonely 9-year-old boy makes a new friend when he discovers a magical little man inside of a cupboard, but when one of the man's spells goes awry, the boy's entire family is shrunk down to four inches in height.A lonely 9-year-old boy makes a new friend when he discovers a magical little man inside of a cupboard, but when one of the man's spells goes awry, the boy's entire family is shrunk down to four inches in height.

  • Director
    • Tim Oliehoek
  • Writers
    • Tamara Bos
    • Annie M.G. Schmidt
  • Stars
    • Géza Weisz
    • Sasha Mylanus
    • Kee Ketelaar
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    947
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tim Oliehoek
    • Writers
      • Tamara Bos
      • Annie M.G. Schmidt
    • Stars
      • Géza Weisz
      • Sasha Mylanus
      • Kee Ketelaar
    • 13User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

    Videos1

    Help I've Shrunk the Family
    Trailer 1:29
    Help I've Shrunk the Family

    Photos4

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    Top cast34

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    Géza Weisz
    Géza Weisz
    • Wiplala
    Sasha Mylanus
    • Johannes
    Kee Ketelaar
    • Nella Della
    Peter Paul Muller
    • Mr. Blom
    Marjan Luif
    • Emilia
    Paul Kooij
    • Arthur Hollidee
    • (as Paul R. Kooij)
    Gabbi Lieve van Waveren
    • Lotje
    • (as Gabbi van Waveren)
    Cas Jansen
    • Doctor Vink
    Manoushka Zeegelaar Breeveld
    Manoushka Zeegelaar Breeveld
    • Nurse Babs
    Mamoun Elyounoussi
    • Pizza Delivery Boy
    Sander Huisman
    • Policeman on square
    Christel de Laat
    • Policewoman on square
    Peter Van den Begin
    Peter Van den Begin
    • Waiter
    Wil van der Meer
    • Manager Restaurant
    Hans Kesting
    • Atlas
    Jack Wouterse
    Jack Wouterse
    • Municipal Official
    Vera Ho
    • Chinese Grandmother
    Stanley Hau
    • Ming
    • Director
      • Tim Oliehoek
    • Writers
      • Tamara Bos
      • Annie M.G. Schmidt
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews13

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    7madis-7

    Fun

    What a delightful twist on the classic children's books by Annie M. G. Schmidt! I loved these books growing up, and now my daughter has also fallen in love with them. We both thoroughly enjoyed the movie adaptation too.

    While the movie doesn't stick strictly to the original story line (it's set in the present day), I appreciate how it maintains a lively pace and captures the essence of the books while adding a fresh layer on top of it. It strikes a wonderful balance between keeping the excitement alive and weaving in the beloved themes from Schmidt's stories. Perfect family movie in my opinion.
    2ant_calvert

    Wip-blah-blah, or Help! I shrunk the fun.

    Rubbish film. Boring, bland and predictable. Not in the same league as the "Honey, I shrunk the kids!" movies that its thumbnail and international title rips off.
    7murratuttila

    Exciting and fun movie for all!

    So, when I looked the movie up here there wasn't really much to go on, other than that the language was in dutch, and there was an awesome photo. But bored as I usually am, I gave it a chance, with low expectations, non at all actually.

    It starts of quietly, but the excitement is there, you are wondering what is gonna happen, and as the movie goes on you cant really see the future as I feel most of the movies these days give you. Which is great, I hate being bored of a movie because I already know what is around the corner.

    So this movie was great, I felt the Arrietty vibe but with so much more, I would love to see something like this but maybe with a little more build to it, more background.

    See it, totally worth watching. Love love love!
    7furrt

    not bad

    Not as bad as I thought it would be, was expecting to give this one about a 3/10. Fun plot, I myself have never read the book however me and 2 other friends watched it and we had a blast. I didn't like some of the poor acting however the music ("How We Belong" to be specific), the lighting, and the CGI/green screen was all quite good! I still don't understand how this is supposed to be a Christmas movie, its more or less a movie with Christmas mentioned every now and then. The actors weren't all that bad however, some of the facial expressions were pretty funny. Overall not too rubbish of a movie, its dubbing however and the closed captioning weren't all that great.

    "wannabe wizard can't drive"
    9haikalhacker

    Exceptional

    This is a really good movie. If you watch with your family, it is better. It is full of good values for your family and your life too. The adventures in this movie are really entertaining and fun. Plot of the movie is paced reasonably. The conflict is well displayed and my family enjoyed throughout the movie. I don't read yet the original book but I am really sure the book is excellent. I would like to read it one day. Because of that, I can give it 9/10. I would like to watch a movie like this in the future. I love to watch good movies from European countries to escape from Hollywood films and this is one of the movie I recommend to watch with your family.

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    • Trivia
      Based on the children's book 'Wiplala', written by famous Dutch author Annie M. G. Schmidt.
    • Connections
      Featured in 25 Jaar Burny Bos Filmfeest (2014)

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    • Release date
      • November 19, 2014 (Belgium)
    • Countries of origin
      • Netherlands
      • Luxembourg
      • Belgium
    • Official site
      • Wiplala de film (Netherlands)
    • Language
      • Dutch
    • Also known as
      • Help! I've Shrunk the Family
    • Filming locations
      • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands(City Centre)
    • Production companies
      • Bos Bros. Film & TV Productions
      • Mollywood
      • Philophon
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,156,387
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16 : 9

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