Product Details

• Actors: Dean Jones, Lexi Johnson, William Smith Yelton, Amanda Waters, Dave Blamy
• Directors: Joy Chapman, Owen Smith
• Writers: Joy Chapman, Owen Smith, Tim Mcintosh
• Producers: Joy Chapman, Owen Smith
• Format: NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Bridgestone
• DVD Release Date: November 8, 2011
• Run Time: 103 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002GNOSF2
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,315 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Based on the MANDIE book series written by Lois Leppard and set in the late 1800s, this film boasts a delightful cast of characters who, in the tradition of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE and ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, learn valuable lessons as they conquer hardships and celebrate life's triumphs. Young Mandie's life changes when her Cherokee friends help her escape to a mansion that holds the hidden secrets of her past and the key to her future. "Mandie and the Secret Tunnel" is an incredible adventure that takes Mandie in search of her family roots. Compelled by the story that her father told her from the time she was a small child, Mandie makes a discovery that ultimately reunites her with the family she never knew she had. It's a story filled with adventure, mystery, comedy, and romance.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Relatively Faithful to the Mandie Readers Know, October 14, 2009

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Sunny Sewing Honeybee - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mandie And The Secret Tunnel DVD (DVD)

On my ninth birthday, my mom gave me a book called _Mandie and the Secret Tunnel_. That began decades of faithfully following the series. Sometimes when a favorite book is turned into a movie, there's disappointment that the characters and settings won't be depicted the same as they were pictured when reading. So, while watching the movie, I sat cringing a bit in fear of this happening. By the second half, I could relax, because this movie does Mandie justice and is relatively faithful to the book.

Some of the acting isn't spot on, but you can tell everyone is trying and means well--and this isn't meant to be a big-screen release, anyway. The outdoor scenery is beautiful, and the mansion is as expansive and grand as most young readers likely imagine it. The others I watched it with were a bit confused about the mysteries and how everything worked out, though those who have read the book will be able to easily follow the storyline. For others, it may take a couple of viewings to understand how everything weaves together. In fact, in trying to explain the plot a bit, I accidentally gave away part of the mysteries. This is a movie where it's better to just mention the year (1899) and the fact that a girl (changed from pre-teen to 14 in the movie) has lost her father and feels alone in the world . . . and to be patient and let the storyline unfold on its own.

The only thing that I didn't like about the movie was that as soon as it ended, it said it was made in memory of Lois Gladys Leppard. I hadn't yet heard of her passing, and this sudden flash on the screen caused as much crying for me as the movie did. This dedication is meaningful, but it happens so abruptly after the movie's conclusion that it may shock Mandie fans who don't yet know the news. It might have been better for it to have been at the beginning of the movie or end of the credits.

Overall, though, that of course is not enough to dock a star. They don't make wholesome family movies like this anymore . . . but I'm so glad they did.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Adventure for the Entire Family, September 4, 2009

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Angela Brown (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mandie And The Secret Tunnel DVD (DVD)

This film is exciting, and totally safe for small children. No pervasive language or suggestive content. Lots of lessons hinted at during the film from obedience, acceptance, patience, kindness, faith, forgiveness and friendship.
Filmed in the beaufiful mountains of North Carolina and at the locations of six or seven historical sites.
This fun family adventure is one you will watch again and again.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Family movie!, September 3, 2009

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K. Jumper - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mandie And The Secret Tunnel DVD (DVD)

This is a great childrens' film- a film for the whole family (adults will like it as well.) It has adventure and humor! I recommend it!