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Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip

2015Movie1 h 32 minPG

ComedyFamily
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Metacritic334.1Rotten Tomatoes16%51%

A wholesome, hopeful family movie about family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, big ideas or tears.

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Story

Fast & furry-ous.

Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in New York City - and dump them. They have three days to get to him and stop the proposal.

Feels like

  • Live-Action/CGI Hybrid
  • Heartwarming Family Adventure
  • Road Trip Comedy
  • Classic Cartoon Nostalgia
  • Light Fantasy Elements
  • Child-Centric Humor
  • Safe for All Ages
  • Musical Interludes
  • Simple Moral Lessons
  • Comfort Viewing

Cast

24 of 53

Crew

Directed by
Walt Becker
Written by
Adam Sztykiel, Randi Mayem Singer
Produced by
Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman
Music by
Mark Mothersbaugh

Everyone

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

Facts

December 17, 2015 · 1 h 32 min · PG

Released
December 17, 2015
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$90 million
Box office
$234 million
Available in
96 countries

Tropes

Casting Gag, Groin Attack, Basement Dweller +9

  • Casting Gag
  • Groin Attack
  • Basement Dweller
  • Brick Joke
  • "Shaggy Dog" Story
  • Demoted to Extra
  • Road Trip Plot
  • Disney Death
  • Actor Allusion
  • Artistic License – Physics
  • Freudian Excuse
  • Bring My Brown Pants

12 of 14 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip?"

Questions about Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 65 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 5, Rotten Tomatoes 16%, and Metacritic 33). Audiences rate it higher (47 out of 100) than critics (25).

Is Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip 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 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.