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Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

2023Movie1 h 32 minPG

AnimationFamily
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic505.5Rotten Tomatoes65%68%

A heartwarming, uplifting animated movie about growing up and fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or romance.

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Story

Discover the hero just beneath the surface.

Ruby Gillman, a sweet and awkward high school student, discovers she's a direct descendant of the warrior kraken queens. The kraken are sworn to protect the oceans of the world against the vain, power-hungry mermaids. Destined to inherit the throne from her commanding grandmother, Ruby must use her newfound powers to protect those she loves most.

Feels like

  • Suburban Fantasy Comedy
  • Heartfelt Coming-of-Age
  • Vibrant Visual Design
  • Family Legacy Themes
  • Lighthearted Action
  • Inclusive & Wholesome
  • Teen Social Anxiety Metaphor
  • Colorful World-Building
  • Empowering Message

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Kirk DeMicco, Faryn Pearl
Written by
Pam Brady, Elliott DiGuiseppi, Brian C. Brown
Produced by
Kelly Cooney Cilella
Music by
Stephanie Economou

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Facts

June 28, 2023 · 1 h 32 min · PG

Released
June 28, 2023
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Family, Fantasy, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$70 million
Box office
$46 million
Available in
78 countries

Tropes

Cool Kid-and-Loser Friendship, Big Bad Friend, Smitten Teenage Girl +9

  • Cool Kid-and-Loser Friendship
  • Big Bad Friend
  • Smitten Teenage Girl
  • Shout-Out
  • Bookends
  • Corrupted Character Copy
  • Not Helping Your Case
  • Cute Monster Girl
  • Sickeningly Sweethearts
  • Trailers Always Spoil
  • True Companions
  • Market-Based Title

12 of 103 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken?"

Questions about Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken?

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In the United States, Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken streams on Peacock. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 50).

Is Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Was Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken a box office flop?

Budget$70 million
Box office$46 million

Yes: it cost about $70 million to make and earned $46 million worldwide, 66% of its budget.

What tropes does Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken use?

Cool Kid-and-Loser FriendshipBig Bad FriendSmitten Teenage GirlShout-OutBookendsCorrupted Character CopyNot Helping Your CaseCute Monster GirlSickeningly SweetheartsTrailers Always SpoilTrue CompanionsMarket-Based Titleand 91 more

TV Tropes lists 103 tropes for it, including Cool Kid-and-Loser Friendship, Big Bad Friend, and Smitten Teenage Girl.