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Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins

2009Movie1 h 22 minPG

ComedyMystery
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Letterboxd2.4/5Rotten Tomatoes–49%

A heartwarming, nostalgic mystery movie about mystery and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for tears, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

The greatest mystery is how it all began.

Unjustly accused of staging a spooky practical joke complete with ghosts, Daphne, Velma, Fred and Shaggy are suspended from Coolsville High. To clear their names, they team up to solve the supernatural mystery…and head straight into nonstop laughs and adventure.

Feels like

  • Classic Mystery Solving
  • Teen Adventure
  • Wholesome Fun
  • Iconic Characters
  • Lighthearted Comedy
  • Found Family
  • Origin Story
  • Friendly Haunts
  • Deductive Reasoning

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Brian Levant
Written by
Steven Altiere, Daniel Altiere
Produced by
Brian Levant, Brian J. Gilbert
Music by
David Newman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 13, 2009 · 1 h 22 min · PG

Released
September 13, 2009
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Mystery, Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$13 million
Available in
83 countries

Tropes

Book Dumb, Big Friendly Dog, Alternate Continuity +9

  • Book Dumb
  • Big Friendly Dog
  • Alternate Continuity
  • Wiper Start
  • Origins Episode
  • "Scooby-Doo" Hoax
  • Retcon
  • Adaptation Dye-Job
  • Dean Bitterman
  • Garbage Hideout
  • Lovable Jock
  • Haplessly Hiding

12 of 53 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins?"

Questions about Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 27 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.3 and Letterboxd 2.4 out of 5).

Is there a sequel to Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins?

  1. Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins (2009)
  2. Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster (2010)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster (2010).

Is Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins use?

Book DumbBig Friendly DogAlternate ContinuityWiper StartOrigins Episode"Scooby-Doo" HoaxRetconAdaptation Dye-JobDean BittermanGarbage HideoutLovable JockHaplessly Hidingand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 tropes for it, including Book Dumb, Big Friendly Dog, and Alternate Continuity.