The Secret World of Arrietty

Screening The Secret World of Arrietty July 12, 2026 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Billy Wilder Theater Presented by UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hammer Museum Visit the UCLA Film & Television Archive website (opens in a new tab) to learn more about upcoming screenings and events. This free program is not ticketed. The Billy Wilder Theater opens 15 minutes before each Family Flicks program. The Secret World of Arrietty Year: 2010 Country: Japan Language: English Runtime: 94 min. Digital. Color. Studio Ghibli’s enchanting adaptation of Mary Norton’s classic children’s novel The Borrowers follows Arrietty, a tiny “Borrower,” who lives in secret with her family under the floorboards of a rustic human cottage. When she’s discovered by Shawn, an ailing young boy who’s come to spend the summer with his great-aunt, her whole world feels threatened. Showcasing Ghibli’s signature lush and cozy animation, The Secret World of Arrietty is a gentle, awe-inspiring story about bravery, trust and a beautiful friendship that bridges two very different worlds.—Senior Public Programmer Paul Malcolm Director: Hiromasa Yonebayashi. Screenwriter: Hayao Miyazaki, Keiko Niwa. With: Bridgit Mendler, David Henrie, Amy Poehler. Related Series EVENT SERIES Family Flicks Ongoing UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hammer Museum have teamed up for a free matinee screening series of new and classic family-friendly films from around the world.