Chris O'Neil (Noah), Rhiannon Leigh Wryn (Emma), Joely Richardson (Jo Wilder), Timothy Hutton (David Wilder), Rainn Wilson (Larry White), and Michael Clarke Duncan (Nathaniel Broadman).
Based on Lewis Padgett's classic short story "Mimsy Were the Borogoves," the narrative follows two siblings, Noah and Maya, who discover a mysterious box of "toys" washed up near their family’s beach house. These objects, which are actually advanced technological artifacts sent from a polluted, dying future, begin to alter the children’s cognitive abilities. As Maya develops a telepathic bond with a stuffed rabbit named Mimzy, the film explores the pure, unbiased potential of the youthful mind compared to the rigid, fear-based logic of the adult world. Chris O'Neil (Noah), Rhiannon Leigh Wryn (Emma), Joely
To her, Mimzy is not just a toy. The rabbit communicates with Emma in a complex visual language, acting as a teacher and granting her profound knowledge about the interconnectedness of the universe. This bond bestows Emma with powerful abilities, including telekinesis (the ability to move floating stones she calls "spinners") and a deep, intuitive wisdom. As Maya develops a telepathic bond with a
is a science fiction family film directed by Robert Shaye , the founder of New Line Cinema. Loosely based on the classic 1943 sci-fi short story "Mimsy Were the Borogoves" by Lewis Padgett, the movie blends childlike wonder with futuristic concepts, reminiscent of classic 1980s and 90s family adventures. This bond bestows Emma with powerful abilities, including
The story follows two young siblings living in Seattle: ten-year-old Noah (Chris O'Neil) and seven-year-old Emma (Rhiannon Leigh Wryn). During a family vacation on Whidbey Island, they discover a mysterious, high-tech box floating in the water. Inside, they find what appear to be strange toys, including: Clear, glowing crystals A mysterious seashell A worn, stuffed rabbit that Emma names
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as Larry White (the science teacher who recognizes Tibetan mandalas in Noah’s drawings). Joely Richardson & Timothy Hutton as the concerned parents, Jo and David Wilder. Michael Clarke Duncan as FBI Special Agent Nathaniel Broadman. Notable Film Facts