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Spellbound

2024Movie1 h 51 minPG

Animation
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic544.3Rotten Tomatoes48%46%

An awe-inspiring, wholesome animated movie about fantasy and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for big ideas, brutality or scares.

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Story

Experience a twist on happily ever after.

When a powerful spell turns her parents into giant monsters, a teenage princess must journey into the wild to reverse the curse before it's too late.

Feels like

  • High-Fantasy Adventure
  • Family Bonding Quest
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Heartwarming Romance
  • Coming-of-Age Journey
  • Whimsical Magic
  • Accessible for All Ages
  • Disney-Adjacent Style
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Light-Hearted Tone

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Vicky Jenson
Written by
Vicky Jenson, Lauren Hynek, Elizabeth Martin
Produced by
John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg
Music by
Alan Menken, Michael Kosarin

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Facts

November 22, 2024 · 1 h 51 min · PG

Released
November 22, 2024
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Animation, Fantasy, Family, Adventure, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
Spain, United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Clear Their Name, Splash of Color, The Walls Have Eyes +9

  • Clear Their Name
  • Splash of Color
  • The Walls Have Eyes
  • Theremin
  • Forced Perspective
  • Amnesiac Dissonance
  • Does Not Like Men
  • Big Bad
  • Off-the-Shelf FX
  • O.O.C. Is Serious Business
  • Have You Told Anyone Else?
  • Flashback Nightmare

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Spellbound?"

Questions about Spellbound

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spellbound?

Netflix

In the United States, Spellbound streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Spellbound worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 54).

Is Spellbound okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Spellbound make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will I feel good after watching Spellbound?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does Spellbound use?

Clear Their NameSplash of ColorThe Walls Have EyesThereminForced PerspectiveAmnesiac DissonanceDoes Not Like MenBig BadOff-the-Shelf FXO.O.C. Is Serious BusinessHave You Told Anyone Else?Flashback Nightmareand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Clear Their Name, Splash of Color, and The Walls Have Eyes.