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Alvin and the Chipmunks

2007·Movie
1h 32min·PG
44
WeakGoodWatch score

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Family and show business

  • World Immersion4
  • Dialogue Centrality4
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting5
  • Narrative Structure5
  • Direction4

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

Family Movie NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The original entourage.

A struggling songwriter named Dave Seville finds success when he comes across a trio of singing chipmunks: mischievous leader Alvin, brainy Simon, and chubby, impressionable Theodore.
Musical Family ComedyCGI Talking AnimalsShowbiz SatireFeel-Good Pop HitsSlapstick HumorLightweight PlotNostalgic Brand RevivalChild-Centric AppealUncanny Valley Visuals

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Where can I stream Alvin and the Chipmunks legally?

Alvin and the Chipmunks 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 Alvin and the Chipmunks worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Alvin and the Chipmunks rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Alvin and the Chipmunks?

1 h 32 min

Alvin and the Chipmunks runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Alvin and the Chipmunks?

Critics34
Audiences56

Not quite. Audiences rate Alvin and the Chipmunks higher (56) than critics (34). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Alvin and the Chipmunks a box office hit?

Budget$60 million
Box office$361 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $60 million to make and earned $361 million worldwide, 6.0 times its budget.

What language is Alvin and the Chipmunks in?

EnglishSpanishFrenchJapanese

It was made in English, with some Spanish, French, Japanese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Alvin and the Chipmunks?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Alvin and the Chipmunks in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Alvin and the Chipmunks use?

Last-Second Joke ProblemStarring Special EffectsMistaken for InsaneAdvertised ExtraThe StingerOnce Done, Never ForgottenFunny Background EventHelp, I'm Stuck!Freudian ExcuseNaked on ArrivalShout-OutI Need to Go Iron My Dogand 84 more

TV Tropes lists 96 storytelling tropes for Alvin and the Chipmunks, including Last-Second Joke Problem, Starring Special Effects, Mistaken for Insane.