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Sing

2016·Movie
1h 48min·PG

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Spectacular and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Show business, family, and pop culture

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

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

Auditions begin.

A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.
Musical Feel-Good AnimationAnthropomorphic Showbiz SatireHigh-Energy Pop SoundtrackFamily-Friendly SpectacleNostalgic Music ReferencesUnderdog Triumph NarrativeCharming Character EnsembleLight Comedy & Heartwarming Moments

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Where can I stream Sing legally?

Sing is included with a subscription to Netflix, Peacock, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sing worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sing rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Sing?

1 h 48 min

Sing runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sing?

Critics65
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see Sing much the same way.

Was Sing a box office hit?

Budget$75 million
Box office$634 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $75 million to make and earned $634 million worldwide, 8.5 times its budget.

What language is Sing in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sing?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sing in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sing use?

Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each OtherThe Show Must Go OnAlliterative NameThe Song Remains the SameTime-Passes MontageChekhov's GunMeaningful EchoIt's All About MeDark RepriseStock ScreamMessy PigFallen-on-Hard-Times Joband 152 more

TV Tropes lists 164 storytelling tropes for Sing, including Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other, The Show Must Go On, Alliterative Name.