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The Ballad of Nessie

2011·Movie
6min·G
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–62%
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–62%

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Striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Wonder7

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A legendary and friendly creature named Nessie lives happily in a small pond with her friend MacQuack, a rubber duck. When a rich developer takes the pond and land surrounding it to build a miniature golf course, Nessie is forced to search for a new home.
Charming Animated ShortScottish FolkloreNessie the Loch Ness MonsterEnvironmentalismFriendshipFamily-FriendlyWhimsicalUplifting

Crew

Directed by:
Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers-Skelton
Written by:
Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers-Skelton, Regina Conroy
Produced by:
John Lasseter, Tamara Boutcher, Dorothy McKim
Composed by:
Michael Giacchino

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Ballad of Nessie legally?

Disney+

The Ballad of Nessie 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 The Ballad of Nessie worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ballad of Nessie rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Ballad of Nessie?

0 h 6 min

The Ballad of Nessie runs 0 h 6 min.

What language is The Ballad of Nessie in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Ballad of Nessie?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ballad of Nessie in 62 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Ballad of Nessie use?

Pear-Shaped Gentle GiantNice HatMan in a KiltBig BadIt's Okay to CryNo SympathyLaser-Guided KarmaCute MonsterTuckerizationCrying a RiverShout-OutAccidental Good Outcomeand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for The Ballad of Nessie, including Pear-Shaped Gentle Giant, Nice Hat, Man in a Kilt.