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The Lego Movie

2014·Movie
1h 40min·PG
84
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Stunning style, high energy.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Uplifting and awe-inspiring

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wonder9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and absurdist humor

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Satire & Parody8

World

Fantasy, pop culture, and family

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

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout visual style, editing, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization10
  • Editing9
  • Music Composition9

Who it's for

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The story of a nobody who saved everybody.

An ordinary Lego mini-figure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil Lego tyrant from conquering the universe.
Hyper-Stylized CGI AnimationMeta-Narrative SatirePop Culture MashupHeartfelt Coming-of-AgeMusical ComedyCreative ImaginationWhimsical Action-AdventureFamily-Friendly BlockbusterClever Dialogue & WitNostalgic Toy Aesthetic

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Questions about The Lego Movie

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Where can I stream The Lego Movie legally?

The Lego Movie is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. 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 The Lego Movie worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Lego Movie rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Lego Movie?

1 h 40 min

The Lego Movie runs 1 h 40 min.

Is The Lego Movie based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Lego Movie?

Critics90
Audiences82

Not quite. Critics rate The Lego Movie higher (90) than audiences (82). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Lego Movie a box office hit?

Budget$60 million
Box office$471 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $60 million to make and earned $471 million worldwide, 7.8 times its budget.

What language is The Lego Movie in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Australia.

In how many countries can I watch The Lego Movie?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Lego Movie in 127 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Lego Movie use?

Historical Domain CharacterSudden Downer EndingScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Sir Not-Appearing-in-This-TrailerCosmic Horror StoryHistorical In-JokeSymbol Motif ClothingGraceful Landing, Clumsy LandingInfiniteControl FreakWho Names Their Kid "Dude"?SkeleBot 9000and 465 more

TV Tropes lists 477 storytelling tropes for The Lego Movie, including Historical Domain Character, Sudden Downer Ending, Screw This, I'm Outta Here!.