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Onward

PG

Released Mar 6, 2020

1h 43m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Fantasy

Animation

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Onward: Behind the Scenes - Ian the Elf

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Onward: Behind the Scenes - Conjuring Dad

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Onward: TV Spot - No Magic Like Family

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Onward: Exclusive RT Interview

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Onward: Trailer 2

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Onward: International Trailer 1

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Onward: Teaser Trailer 1

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Audience Score

5,000+ Verified Ratings

Teenage elf brothers Ian and Barley embark on a magical quest to spend one more day with their late father. Like any good adventure, their journey is filled with cryptic maps, impossible obstacles and unimaginable discoveries. But when dear Mom finds out her sons are missing, she teams up with the legendary manticore to bring her beloved boys back home.

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Critics Consensus

It may suffer in comparison to Pixar's classics, but Onward makes effective use of the studio's formula -- and stands on its own merits as a funny, heartwarming, dazzlingly animated adventure.

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Wenlei Ma

News.com.au

There's a lot to like in Onward, the least of which is its bright, appealing animation, character design and world building, but you wouldn't expect anything less from an outfit as accomplished as Pixar.

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 6, 2020

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

The second half pulled it together. By the end of it, I was like, "well done."

Mar 30, 2020

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Roxana Hadadi

Chesapeake Family Magazine

Onward feels a bit more subdued than a typical Pixar affair, and while the movie wears its heart on its sleeve, it might not be quite as engaging for younger viewers.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 25, 2020

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

It has an entertaining start that finds its point in the solid animation and dubbing work, but, unlike other works from the Pixar, its urban fantasy adventure loses the magic and sense of fun along the same generic routes. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 6/10

Dec 9, 2023

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Serena Seghedoni

Loud and Clear Reviews

lacks the very same ingredient its characters are trying to find.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 22, 2023

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Manuel São Bento

MSB Reviews

Boasting a talented voice cast, the two brothers go on a fun, quest-based adventure that concludes with a wonderful, heartfelt message to every family out there. Hilarious, clever humor, compelling main characters (...) and gorgeous animation as always.

Rated: B+

Jul 24, 2023

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Mayra C

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/21

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alpha07_97

Great movie for the kids.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/09/21

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Oscar G

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/07/21

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Gloria a

me and my daughter loved this movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/30/20

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REGINALD N

We enJoyed Onward and it's great message about brothers and family!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/16/20

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JJ Romero

Made me cry, because it's so relatable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/18/20

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Dan Scanlon

Director

Tom Holland

Ian Lightfoot

Chris Pratt

Barley Lightfoot

Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Laurel Lightfoot

Octavia Spencer

Manticore

Ali Wong

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Onward: Behind the Scenes - Ian the Elf

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Onward: Behind the Scenes - Conjuring Dad

1:37

Onward: TV Spot - No Magic Like Family

0:30

Onward: Exclusive RT Interview

7:22

Onward: Trailer 2

2:25

Onward: International Trailer 1

2:30

Onward: Teaser Trailer 1

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Onward: Trailer 1

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Onward: Teaser Trailer 1

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Synopsis

Teenage elf brothers Ian and Barley embark on a magical quest to spend one more day with their late father. Like any good adventure, their journey is filled with cryptic maps, impossible obstacles and unimaginable discoveries. But when dear Mom finds out her sons are missing, she teams up with the legendary manticore to bring her beloved boys back home.

Director: Dan Scanlon
Producer: Pete Docter
Screenwriter: Dan Scanlon, Jason Headley, Keith Bunin
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios
Rating: PG (Some Mild Thematic Elements|Action/Peril)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 6, 2020, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 6, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $60.4M
Runtime: 1h 43m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, DTS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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