Sign up
Trailer

Rise of the Guardians

2012Movie1 h 37 minPG

70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic587.4Rotten Tomatoes75%80%

A heartwarming, uplifting action movie about fantasy and family, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for brutality.

Movies with

Story

You better believe.

When an evil spirit known as Pitch Black lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the earth.

Feels like

  • Christmas Fantasy Adventure
  • Visually Stunning Animation
  • Heartwarming Family Tale
  • Mythological Reimagining
  • Whimsical & Charming
  • Themes of Belief and Hope
  • Action-Packed Holiday Movie
  • Strong Voice Acting Ensemble
  • Nostalgic Appeal
  • Comfort Watch for All Ages

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Peter Ramsey
Written by
David Lindsay-Abaire, William Joyce
Produced by
Christina Steinberg, Nancy Bernstein
Music by
Alexandre Desplat

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 21, 2012 · 1 h 37 min · PG

Released
November 21, 2012
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$145 million
Box office
$307 million
Available in
118 countries

Tropes

Cassandra Truth, Hoist by His Own Petard, Because Destiny Says So +9

  • Cassandra Truth
  • Hoist by His Own Petard
  • Because Destiny Says So
  • Stealth Hi/Bye
  • Color-Coded Characters
  • Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other
  • Actor Allusion
  • Never Trust a Trailer
  • Desperately Looking for a Purpose in Life
  • Memory Jar
  • Badass Boast
  • Award-Bait Song

12 of 200 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Rise of the Guardians?"

Questions about Rise of the Guardians

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rise of the Guardians?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Rise of the Guardians from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It streams in 36 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Rise of the Guardians worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 58).

Is Rise of the Guardians okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Rise of the Guardians?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

What tropes does Rise of the Guardians use?

Cassandra TruthHoist by His Own PetardBecause Destiny Says SoStealth Hi/ByeColor-Coded CharactersAw, Look! They Really Do Love Each OtherActor AllusionNever Trust a TrailerDesperately Looking for a Purpose in LifeMemory JarBadass BoastAward-Bait Songand 188 more

TV Tropes lists 200 tropes for it, including Cassandra Truth, Hoist by His Own Petard, and Because Destiny Says So.