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Wendell & Wild

2022Movie1 h 45 minPG-13

AnimationComedy
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic695.9Rotten Tomatoes80%64%

An eccentric, wondrous animated movie about fantasy and growing up, with standout visual style and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

It's time to face your demons.

Two scheming demons strike a deal with a punk rock-loving teen so they can leave the Underworld and live out their dreams in the Land of the Living.

Feels like

  • Henry Selick Stop-Motion Masterpiece
  • Punk Rock Supernatural Comedy
  • Visually Dazzling & Eccentric
  • Heartfelt Coming-of-Age Story
  • Jordan Peele Voice Performance
  • Dark Humor for All Ages
  • Creative Mixed-Media Animation
  • Thematic Focus on Grief and Guilt

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Henry Selick
Written by
Jordan Peele, Henry Selick
Produced by
Jordan Peele, Henry Selick, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein
Music by
Bruno Coulais

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Facts

October 21, 2022 · 1 h 45 min · PG-13

Released
October 21, 2022
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Wendell & Wild?"

Questions about Wendell & Wild

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wendell & Wild?

Netflix

In the United States, Wendell & Wild streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Wendell & Wild worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 69). Critics rate it higher (75 out of 100) than audiences (64).

Is Wendell & Wild okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Wendell & Wild make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Will Wendell & Wild scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Not much for a horror movie: scares are rated 4 of 10 and tension 5.