Tom and Huck (1995): cast, story & where to watch

1995 · Film · ★ 5.3

Tom and Huck poster

Released in 1995, Tom and Huck is an action, drama, adventure and family film directed by Peter Hewitt, running about 97 minutes. “The Original Bad Boys.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A mischievous young boy, Tom Sawyer, witnesses a murder by the deadly Injun Joe. Tom becomes friends with Huckleberry Finn, a boy with no future and no family. Tom has to choose between honoring a friendship or honoring an oath because the town alcoholic is accused of the murder. Tom and Huck go through several adventures trying to retrieve evidence.

Who’s in it. Tom and Huck stars Jonathan Taylor Thomas as Tom Sawyer, Brad Renfro as Huck Finn, Rachael Leigh Cook as Becky Thatcher and Michael McShane as Muff Potter, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Tom and Huck has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $23.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tom and Huck page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tom and Huck tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tom and Huck (1995)?
In US, Tom and Huck is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Tom and Huck worth watching?
Tom and Huck holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Tom and Huck?
Tom and Huck stars Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Brad Renfro, Rachael Leigh Cook, Michael McShane and Amy Wright.
When was Tom and Huck released?
Tom and Huck was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.