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Onward

2020·Movie
1h 42min·PG
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic617.3Rotten Tomatoes88%91%

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A , animated movie: , .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

Their quest beginneth.

In a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.
Heartwarming Fantasy AdventureBrotherly BondPixar Visual SplendorComing-of-Age QuestEmotional CatharsisWhimsical MagicGrief and HealingFamily DynamicsOptimistic ToneImmersive World-Building

Crew

Directed by:
Dan Scanlon
Written by:
Jason Headley, Dan Scanlon, Keith Bunin
Produced by:
Kori Rae
Composed by:
Jeff Danna, Mychael Danna

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Onward

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Onward?

Disney+

In the United States, Onward streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 71 other countries.

Is Onward worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 61).

Is Onward okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Onward make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Onward?

BleakHopeful

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

Was Onward a box office flop?

Budget$200 million
Box office$142 million

Yes: it cost about $200 million to make and earned $142 million worldwide, 71% of its budget.

What tropes does Onward use?

Magic StaffThe Freelance Shame SquadBowdleriseArmor-Piercing QuestionAlien SkyTroll BridgeCatlike DragonsOur Manticores Are SpinierKirk's RockPre-Asskicking One-LinerCharacter NarratorStandard Fantasy Racesand 154 more

TV Tropes lists 166 tropes for it, including Magic Staff, The Freelance Shame Squad, and Bowdlerise.