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Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

2001Movie1 h 23 minG

ComedyFamily
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic656.4Rotten Tomatoes74%54%

An uplifting, wholesome family movie about the future and family.

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, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

A little genius becomes a big hero.

Jimmy Neutron is a boy genius and way ahead of his friends, but when it comes to being cool, he's a little behind. All until one day when his parents, and parents all over Earth are kidnapped by aliens, it's up to him to lead all the children of the world to rescue their parents.

Feels like

  • Family Adventure Comedy
  • Kids Sci-Fi
  • Animated Hero's Journey
  • Invention & Gadgets
  • Wholesome Humor
  • Alien Invasion
  • Youthful Ingenuity
  • Optimistic Future
  • Fast-Paced Fun

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
John A. Davis
Written by
J. David Stem, David N. Weiss, Steve Oedekerk
Produced by
Albie Hecht, Steve Oedekerk, Keith Alcorn
Music by
John Debney

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Facts

December 14, 2001 · 1 h 23 min · G

Released
December 14, 2001
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$81 million
Available in
95 countries

Tropes

Actually Pretty Funny, Percussive Maintenance, Sequel Hook +9

  • Actually Pretty Funny
  • Percussive Maintenance
  • Sequel Hook
  • All There in the Manual
  • Sneaking Out at Night
  • Innocently Insensitive
  • Human Shield
  • Hidden Heart of Gold
  • Break the Cutie
  • Kick the Dog
  • Screams Like a Little Girl
  • Science Hero

12 of 178 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius?"

Questions about Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius?

Paramount+KanopyHoopla

In the United States, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 34 other countries.

Is Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 65). Critics rate it higher (70 out of 100) than audiences (60).

Is Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius okay for kids?

G

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

Will Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$81 million

Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $81 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.

What tropes does Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius use?

Actually Pretty FunnyPercussive MaintenanceSequel HookAll There in the ManualSneaking Out at NightInnocently InsensitiveHuman ShieldHidden Heart of GoldBreak the CutieKick the DogScreams Like a Little GirlScience Heroand 166 more

TV Tropes lists 178 tropes for it, including Actually Pretty Funny, Percussive Maintenance, and Sequel Hook.