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Earth to Echo

2014Movie1 h 31 minPG

Family
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic535.1Rotten Tomatoes49%47%

An uplifting, wholesome family movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

An adventure as big as the universe.

After a construction project begins digging in their neighbourhood, best friends Tuck, Munch and Alex inexplicably begin to receive strange, encoded messages on their cell phones. Convinced something bigger is going on, they go to their parents and the authorities. The three embark on a secret adventure to crack the code and follow it to its source, and discover a mysterious being from another world who desperately needs their help. The journey that follows will change all their lives forever.

Feels like

  • Kids Sci-Fi Adventure
  • Found-Footage Style
  • Friendship & Discovery
  • Suburban Mystery
  • Nostalgic Amblin Homage
  • Feel-Good Summer Movie
  • Family-Friendly
  • Alien Encounter

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Dave Green
Written by
Andrew Panay, Henry Gayden
Produced by
Ryan Kavanaugh, Andrew Panay
Music by
Joseph Trapanese

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Facts

June 14, 2014 · 1 h 31 min · PG

Released
June 14, 2014
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Adventure, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$45 million
Available in
25 countries

Tropes

What the Hell, Hero?, Ship Tease, Travel Montage +9

  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Ship Tease
  • Travel Montage
  • Bad Liar
  • Women Are Wiser
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Handy Helper
  • Mechanical Lifeforms
  • Jerkass Has a Point
  • Technopath
  • Ridiculously Cute Critter
  • Community-Threatening Construction

12 of 33 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Earth to Echo?"

Questions about Earth to Echo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Earth to Echo?

PrimeKanopy

In the United States, Earth to Echo streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Earth to Echo worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 53).

Is Earth to Echo okay for kids?

PG

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

Can I half-watch Earth to Echo?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Earth to Echo?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Was Earth to Echo a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$45 million

Yes: it cost about $13 million to make and earned $45 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What tropes does Earth to Echo use?

What the Hell, Hero?Ship TeaseTravel MontageBad LiarWomen Are WiserBittersweet EndingHandy HelperMechanical LifeformsJerkass Has a PointTechnopathRidiculously Cute CritterCommunity-Threatening Constructionand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including What the Hell, Hero?, Ship Tease, and Travel Montage.