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The Super Mario Bros. Movie

2023Movie1 h 33 minPG

ComedyFamily
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic468.0Rotten Tomatoes58%93%

A heartwarming, nostalgic family movie about games and fantasy, with standout score and world-building.

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, big ideas or scares.

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Story

Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear overalls.

While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers—and brothers—Mario and Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Gaming Adaptation
  • Vibrant 3D Animation
  • Wholesome Family Adventure
  • High-Energy Action Comedy
  • Iconic Pop Culture Tribute
  • Heartwarming Brotherly Bond
  • Colorful Fantasy World-Building
  • Memorable Musical Score
  • Accessible All-Ages Fun

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Fabien Polack
Written by
Matthew Fogel
Produced by
Chris Meledandri, Shigeru Miyamoto
Music by
Brian Tyler, Koji Kondo

Everyone

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Facts

April 5, 2023 · 1 h 33 min · PG

Released
April 5, 2023
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Original language
English
Made in
Japan, United States
Budget
$100 million
Box office
$1.4 billion
Available in
79 countries
Keywords
based on video game

Tropes

Lame Pun Reaction, Normal Fish in a Tiny Pond, Chekhov's Skill +9

  • Lame Pun Reaction
  • Normal Fish in a Tiny Pond
  • Chekhov's Skill
  • Swallowed Whole
  • No OSHA Compliance
  • Vitriolic Best Buds
  • Big Damn Heroes
  • Perfect Pacifist People
  • Everyone Has Standards
  • Fictional Currency
  • Big Applesauce
  • Super-Persistent Predator

12 of 425 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Super Mario Bros. Movie?"

Questions about The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Super Mario Bros. Movie?

PeacockFandango at Home FreePeacock Premium+

In the United States, The Super Mario Bros. Movie streams on Peacock, and it is free with ads on Fandango at Home Free. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is The Super Mario Bros. Movie worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 46). Audiences rate it higher (77 out of 100) than critics (52).

Is there a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie?

  1. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
  2. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026).

Is The Super Mario Bros. Movie okay for kids?

PG

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

Will The Super Mario Bros. Movie make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Super Mario Bros. Movie?

BleakHopeful

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

Was The Super Mario Bros. Movie a box office hit?

Budget$100 million
Box office$1.4 billion

Yes, a big one: it cost about $100 million to make and earned $1.4 billion worldwide, 13.6 times its budget.