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Leo

PG

Released Nov 17, 2023

1 hr. 46 min.

Kids & Family

Musical

Comedy

Animation

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73 Reviews

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1,000+ Ratings

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Actor and comedian Adam Sandler (Hotel Transylvania, The Wedding Singer) delivers signature laughs in this coming-of-age animated musical comedy about the last year of elementary school -- as seen through the eyes of a class pet. Jaded 74-year-old lizard Leo (Sandler) has been stuck in the same Florida classroom for decades with his terrarium-mate turtle (Bill Burr). When he learns he only has one year left to live, he plans to escape to experience life on the outside but instead gets caught up in the problems of his anxious students -- including an impossibly mean substitute teacher. It ends up being the strangest but most rewarding bucket list ever....

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Critics Consensus

Slick animation, catchy songs, and some winning voice work from a cast led by Adam Sandler help Leo strike an uneasy balance between satirical and sweet.

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Audience Consensus

Leo's uplifting message and (mostly) wholesome humor make for an animated movie the whole family can enjoy.

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Sharon P

My 7 yo grandson and his mom and dad couldn't wait to have me watch this last year. Today we watched it for the 4th time with his aunt and uncle. I think it's one of the best animated movies ever. We all love it. It's funny and perfectly captures the world of 5th graders.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/15/24

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Joshua Reyes Productions

10/10! The movie is cool

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/06/24

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Miguel M

Una excelente pelicula con un mensaje muy interesante, esto debe de tener mas reconocimiento.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/03/24

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willow R

This movie is fantastic, I already cannot wait for the next movie, It's like I'm watching something that was made for me, It's hilarious to all ages. If there was a more adult show I'd binge it all in one night, although it is amazing already

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/01/24

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Dora L

I was pleasantly surprised. Nothing was spectacular about the movie but everything worked and it turned out to be a decent comedy. Even the bad songs add value. The people who made this movie were talented and cared about it. Gross/Bathroom humor was minimal.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/23/24

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NotFunny B

I laughed. I cried. And when I was first about to cry Leo damn near made me laugh talking bout crying is dumb. The advice was really good and relatable. It was so funny.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/07/24

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Robert Marianetti

Director

Robert Smigel

Director

David Wachtenheim

Director

Adam Sandler

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Bill Burr

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Robert Levin

Newsday

"Leo" has a positive message and some first-rate Sandler voice work. For many viewers, that's probably enough. But honesty compels us to note that there's a much better movie in there somewhere.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jan 31, 2024

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Sophie Butcher

Empire Magazine

Fun, warm, but meandering and too-long, Leo is an animated adventure with kindness and celebrating individuality on its mind – and is a great showcase for Sandler’s voice talents.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 27, 2023

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

It’s no classic, but it is funny and endearing. Kids will love it.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 27, 2023

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Luke Goodsell

ABC News (Australia)

The star’s childlike naïveté is well suited to this pre-teen world, where the tone meets kids on their own terms — and the life lessons are delivered with a refreshing lack of sentimentality.

Apr 10, 2024

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Shawn Edwards

Fox 4 Kansas City

This animated musical, called Leo, is way more heartwarming than I was expecting, but it is as silly as I thought it would be.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 27, 2023

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Sean P. Means

The Movie Cricket

“Leo” is a simple, yet effective, animated movie, whose gentle humor disguises a sweet parable about learning from one’s elders — even the scaly ones.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 23, 2023

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Synopsis

Actor and comedian Adam Sandler (Hotel Transylvania, The Wedding Singer) delivers signature laughs in this coming-of-age animated musical comedy about the last year of elementary school -- as seen through the eyes of a class pet. Jaded 74-year-old lizard Leo (Sandler) has been stuck in the same Florida classroom for decades with his terrarium-mate turtle (Bill Burr). When he learns he only has one year left to live, he plans to escape to experience life on the outside but instead gets caught up in the problems of his anxious students -- including an impossibly mean substitute teacher. It ends up being the strangest but most rewarding bucket list ever....

Director: Robert Marianetti, Robert Smigel, David Wachtenheim
Executive Producer: Paul Sado
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Netflix, Happy Madison Productions
Rating: PG (Rude/Suggestive Material|Some Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical, Comedy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 17, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 21, 2023
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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