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Lilo & Stitch

2002·Movie
1h 25min·PG
IMDb7.4Metacritic758.0Rotten Tomatoes86%78%

Where to watch

Disney+

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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Family and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and dialogue

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout score and editing

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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

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About

There's one in every family.

As Stitch, a runaway genetic experiment from a faraway planet, wreaks havoc on the Hawaiian Islands, he becomes the mischievous adopted alien "puppy" of an independent little girl named Lilo and learns about loyalty, friendship, and ʻohana, the Hawaiian tradition of family.
Heartwarming Sci-Fi ComedyHawaiian Cultural CelebrationFound Family ThemeIconic SoundtrackChaotic Duo DynamicEmotional ResilienceVisually Vibrant AnimationPlayful Alien IntrusionSibling BondingFeel-Good Classic

Crew

Directed by:
Chris Sanders, Dean DeBlois, Robert Walker
Written by:
Chris Sanders, Chris Sanders, Roger Allers
Produced by:
Barbara Harris, Mary Hidalgo, Clark Spencer
Composed by:
Alan Silvestri, Christopher Boyes, Christopher Boyes

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Questions about Lilo & Stitch

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Where can I stream Lilo & Stitch legally?

Disney+

Lilo & Stitch 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 Lilo & Stitch worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lilo & Stitch rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Lilo & Stitch?

1 h 25 min

Lilo & Stitch runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lilo & Stitch?

Critics81
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see Lilo & Stitch much the same way.

Was Lilo & Stitch a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$273 million

Yes. It cost about $80 million to make and earned $273 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What language is Lilo & Stitch in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lilo & Stitch?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lilo & Stitch in 84 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lilo & Stitch use?

Humans Are MoronsUnsuccessful Pet AdoptionUnfulfilled Purpose MiseryOut of FocusHeroes Gone FishingThe FederationGravity BarrierYou Have GOT to Be Kidding Me!Make a WishHelium SpeechAmusing AlienLet's Get Out of Hereand 410 more

TV Tropes lists 422 storytelling tropes for Lilo & Stitch, including Humans Are Morons, Unsuccessful Pet Adoption, Unfulfilled Purpose Misery.