Elio

2025·Movie
1h 38min·PG
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic1005.8Rotten Tomatoes83%84%

Where to watch

Disney+

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Elio fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8

Humor

Some absurdist humor and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Growing up, fantasy, and the future

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

They asked for our leader. They got... him.

Elio, a space fanatic with an active imagination, finds himself on a cosmic misadventure where he must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, navigate a crisis of intergalactic proportions and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.
Family-Friendly AdventureCosmic MisadventureComing-of-AgeImaginative Sci-FiEccentric AliensHeartwarmingVisually AppealingIntergalactic Crisis

Crew

Directed by:
Domee Shi, Adrian Molina, Madeline Sharafian
Written by:
Domee Shi, Mike Jones, Adrian Molina
Produced by:
Pete Docter, Terri Douglas, Lindsey Collins
Composed by:
Tara Strong, Angela Sarafyan, Kari Wahlgren

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Elio

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Elio legally?

Disney+

Elio is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Elio worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Elio rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Elio?

1 h 38 min

Elio runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Elio?

Critics92
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Elio higher (92) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Elio a box office hit?

Budget$150 million
Box office$154 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $150 million to make and earned $154 million worldwide, 1.0 times its budget.

What language is Elio in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Elio?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Elio in 72 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Elio use?

Cue the SunRed and Black and Evil All OverChekhov's GunmanAuthority Sounds DeepEye ScreamCast of SnowflakesJaw DropSurprisingly Creepy MomentBittersweet EndingFingoreMission ControlLiteral Metaphorand 93 more

TV Tropes lists 105 storytelling tropes for Elio, including Cue the Sun, Red and Black and Evil All Over, Chekhov's Gunman.

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