A whimsical hybrid fantasy adventure radiating childlike wonder, where a young boy's desperate hope transforms a sunlit Connecticut garden into a shimmering, microscopic kingdom carved from grass blades and buried rubies.

Arthur and the Invisibles

Arthur et les Minimoys

"Adventure awaits in your own backyard."

13 December 2006 France 94 min 6.4 (3,086)

Director: Luc Besson

Cast: Freddie Highmore, Madonna, Mia Farrow, Adam LeFevre, Doug Rand

Animation Family Fantasy Adventure Preservation of Family and Home Heritage Environmentalism and Respect for Micro-Ecosystems Courage and Coming-of-Age Imagination vs. Corporate Greed Unlikely Heroism and Cross-Cultural Loyalty

Budget: $86,000,000

Box Office: $108,605,609

Arthur and the Invisibles — Characters & Cast

Name: Arthur and the Invisibles
Director: Luc Besson
Released: 2006

Character Analysis

Arthur

Freddie Highmore

Archetype: The Young Hero / Chosen One Key Trait: Pure heart, empathy, and quick resourcefulness.

Motivation

Save his grandmother's home and rescue his missing grandfather.

Character Arc

Starts as a lonely, imaginative schoolboy; evolves into a brave, selfless leader who proves his bravery in two different dimensions.

Princess Selenia

Madonna (US release) / Mylène Farmer (FR release)

Archetype: The Warrior Princess Key Trait: Fierce pride, combat proficiency, and loyalty.

Motivation

Defeat Maltazard to secure her people's future and prove her readiness to rule.

Character Arc

Transforms from an arrogant, guarded royal warrior into a compassionate leader who opens her heart to Arthur.

Betameche

Jimmy Fallon (US release) / Cartouche (FR release)

Archetype: The Plucky Sidekick / Comic Relief Key Trait: Boundless enthusiasm and humorous chatter.

Motivation

Protect his sister Selenia and impress Arthur with his pocket-knife inventions.

Character Arc

Moves from an overly eager, gadget-obsessed younger brother to a dependable comrade in battle.

Emperor Maltazard ("Evil M")

David Bowie (US release) / Alain Bashung (FR release)

Archetype: The Dark Lord / Shadow Antagonist Key Trait: Cold, sinister intellect and commanding voice.

Motivation

Conquer the entire garden and eliminate the Minimoy royal bloodline.

Character Arc

Remains an unyielding force of malice and corrupting power, seeking absolute expansion and revenge.

Daisy (Grandmother)

Mia Farrow

Archetype: The Loving Guardian / Mentor Key Trait: Gentle warmth, resilience, and storytelling grace.

Motivation

Protect Arthur and preserve her husband Archibald’s home and inventions.

Character Arc

Moves from tragic resignation over her husband's disappearance and financial ruin to renewed faith and hope.

Cast

Freddie Highmore as Arthur Montgomery

Madonna as Princess Selenia (voice)

Mia Farrow as Daisy Suchot

Adam LeFevre as Davido

Doug Rand as Arthur's Father

Penny Balfour as Rose Montgomery

Ron Crawford as Archibald Suchot

David Bowie as Maltazard (voice)

David Suchet as Narrator (voice)

Robert De Niro as King (voice)

Snoop Dogg as Max (voice)

Jean Bejote Njamba as Chief Matassalai (voice)

Lee Delong as Saleslady

Saul Jephcott as Police Officer #1

Christian Erickson as Antique Dealer

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