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The Lorax

2012·Movie
1h 26min·PG

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some slapstick and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Situational Comedy5

World

Fantasy, family, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout visual style, cinematography, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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About

Meet the original force of nature.

A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.
Environmental AllegoryDr. Seuss AdaptationWhimsical 3D AnimationHeartwarming Family FilmHopeful Coming-of-AgeSatirical Corporate CritiqueVisually VibrantMusical ElementsSimple Moral LessonComfort Watch

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Lorax legally?

The Lorax is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ 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 The Lorax worth watching?

56
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Lorax rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Lorax?

1 h 26 min

The Lorax runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Lorax?

Critics50
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate The Lorax higher (62) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Lorax a box office hit?

Budget$70 million
Box office$349 million

Yes. It cost about $70 million to make and earned $349 million worldwide, 5.0 times its budget.

What language is The Lorax in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Lorax?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Lorax in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.