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Lightyear

2022·Movie
1h 45min·PG
IMDb6.1Metacritic604.0Rotten Tomatoes74%59%

Where to watch

Disney+

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High energy, striking style.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy3

World

The future, pop culture, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

Infinity awaits.

Legendary Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion Sox.
Animated Space AdventureSci-Fi EpicOrigin StoryFamily-FriendlyHeroic JourneyVisual SpectacleTeamwork ThemesWholesome EntertainmentNostalgic Appeal

Crew

Directed by:
Angus MacLane, Rebecca Banks, Laura Holshouser
Written by:
Angus MacLane, Angus MacLane, Matthew Aldrich
Produced by:
Andrew Stanton, Pete Docter, Lexi Diamond
Composed by:
Michael Giacchino, Shelley Roden, John Roesch

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Lightyear

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lightyear legally?

Disney+

Lightyear 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 Lightyear worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lightyear rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Lightyear?

1 h 45 min

Lightyear runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lightyear?

Critics67
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate Lightyear higher (67) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Lightyear a box office hit?

Budget$200 million
Box office$226 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $200 million to make and earned $226 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Lightyear in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lightyear?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lightyear in 80 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lightyear use?

Rocketless ReentryWhite Male LeadFun with AcronymsGrew Beyond Their ProgrammingDiabolus ex NihiloAerith and BobBorrowed CatchphraseCasting GagImagined InnuendoFreeze-Frame BonusArc WordsRunning Gagand 91 more

TV Tropes lists 103 storytelling tropes for Lightyear, including Rocketless Reentry, White Male Lead, Fun with Acronyms.