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GoodGoodWatch scoreSummary
On Thanksgiving, according to Garfield, people celebrate food by eating as much of it as possible. It's a tradition! But that tradition is history following a checkup from vet Liz, who says Garfield must go on a diet.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Party vibe
Skip it if
- You want dark or edgy material
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 76GoodWatch 74
IMDb7.6
Reach
Streams in 1 country
Released
1989
November 22, 1989
37 years ago
Genres
AnimationComedyFamilyTV MovieLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
- NRUnited States
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesLittle or none
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism
and 1 moreDirecting · 5
- Phil Roman Director
- Bob Nesler Co-Director
- John Sparey Co-Director
- Gerard Baldwin Co-Director
- Ed Ghertner Layout
Writing · 2
- Jim Davis Writer
- Kim Campbell Writer
Production · 6
- Art Roman Key Art Production Assistant
- Lori Flora Production Assistant
- Richard Roman Production Assistant
- Ted T. Bemiller Production Coordinator
- Lizabeth Aguiar Post Production Coordinator
- Bill Schultz Production Manager
Editing · 1
- Sam Horta Supervising Editor
Sound · 6
- Desiree Goyette Music
- Ed Bogas Music
- Timothy J. Borquez Sound Editor
- Kevin Spears Sound Editor
- Brian Mars Music Editor
- George Thompson Sound Engineer
Art · 2
- Ellie Bogardus Background Designer
- Don Foster Graphic Designer
Visual Effects · 6
- Ralph Eggleston Animation
- Doug Frankel Animation
- Rusty Mills Animation
- Burt Medall Animation
- Kevin Wurzer Animation
- Kevin Petrilak Animation
Tropes
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Film 10 of 12 · after Garfield's Babes and Bullets · then Garfield's Feline Fantasies
- Here Comes Garfield (1982)
GoodWatch score 78Film 1
- Garfield on the Town (1983)
GoodWatch score 78Film 2
- Garfield in the Rough (1984)
GoodWatch score 73Film 3
- Garfield's Halloween Adventure (1985)
GoodWatch score 75Film 4
- Garfield In Paradise (1986)
GoodWatch score 68Film 5
- Garfield Goes Hollywood (1987)
GoodWatch score 69Film 6
- A Garfield Christmas (1987)
GoodWatch score 76Film 7
- Garfield: His 9 Lives (1988)
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- Garfield's Babes and Bullets (1989)
GoodWatch score 76Film 9
- Garfield's Thanksgiving (1989)
GoodWatch score 74You're here
- Garfield's Feline Fantasies (1990)
GoodWatch score 69Film 11
- Garfield Gets a Life (1991)
GoodWatch score 67Film 12
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