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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip

2025·Movie
1h 36min·PG
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

It's about to become... a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad road trip.

Eleven-year-old Alexander and his family embark on a dream Spring Break vacation to Mexico City only to have all their plans go terribly wrong when they discover a cursed idol.
Family Road TripSlapstick HumorComing-of-AgeLighthearted ComedySpring Break AdventureRelatable FamilyMexico City SettingHumorous Mishaps

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip

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Where can I stream Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip legally?

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 5 and Rotten Tomatoes 58%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip?

1 h 36 min

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip?

Critics58
Audiences47

Not quite. Critics rate Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip higher (58) than audiences (47). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip in 74 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip use?

Catch Your Death of ColdBoxing KangarooKarma Houdini WarrantyRunning GagJerk With A Heart Of JerkIt's All My FaultJerk with a Heart of GoldAchievements in IgnoranceInvoluntary Smile of IncapacitationIgnored ConfessionAdaptational JerkassTyop on the Coverand 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 storytelling tropes for Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip, including Catch Your Death of Cold, Boxing Kangaroo, Karma Houdini Warranty.