A tiny girl, no bigger than a thumb, is born from a magical flower. She dreams of finding someone like her, but is whisked away by a greedy toad who wants her to marry his son. Thumbelina embarks on a grand adventure through the forest, encountering various creatures and challenges, all while trying to find her way back home and discover true love.

Thumbelina received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its lush animation and musical numbers in the vein of classic Disney, while others found the story predictable and the characters less memorable than Don Bluth's previous work. Audiences, particularly families, generally responded positively to its fairy-tale charm and songs.

• Praised for its beautiful, hand-drawn animation and enchanting musical score.
• Criticized for a derivative plot and less compelling characters compared to prior Don Bluth films.
• Seen as a charming, if unoriginal, fairy tale suitable for young audiences.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated Thumbelina's visual artistry and its fairy-tale narrative, finding it a sweet and engaging movie for children. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit too simple or slow-paced, but the overall sentiment was positive, highlighting the memorable songs and positive messages.

Nominated for an Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement in Voice Acting by a Female Performer (Jodi Benson) and an ASCAP Award for Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures.

The character of Ms. Grunion, the fairy queen, was voiced by June Foray, a legendary voice actress known for roles such as Rocky the Flying Squirrel and Granny from Looney Tunes.