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Onward

2020·Movie
1h 42min·PG

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Big heart, striking style.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Fantasy, family, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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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.
Suburban Fantasy AdventureBrotherly LoveMagical QuestFamily-FriendlyHeartwarmingComing-of-AgeModern MagicHopefulVisually Engaging

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Onward legally?

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

Is Onward worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Onward rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Onward?

1 h 42 min

Onward runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Onward?

Critics75
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Onward much the same way.

Was Onward a box office hit?

Budget$200 million
Box office$142 million

No. It cost about $200 million to make and earned $142 million worldwide, 71% of its budget.

What language is Onward in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Onward?

82ADAEALARATAUBABEBGBOBRBZCACH+68

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Onward in 82 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Onward, including Magic Staff, The Freelance Shame Squad, Bowdlerise.