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Ice Age: The Meltdown

2006·Movie
1h 31min·PG

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Kiss your nuts goodbye.

Diego, Manny and Sid return in this sequel to the hit animated movie Ice Age. This time around, the deep freeze is over, and the ice-covered earth is starting to melt, which will destroy the trio's cherished valley. The impending disaster prompts them to reunite and warn all the other beasts about the desperate situation.
Prehistoric Buddy ComedyHeartwarming Family AdventureSlapstick HumorIce Age SequelAnimal AnthropomorphismLight-Hearted EscapismVoice Acting ShowcaseVisual Spectacle of NatureSafe for All AgesNostalgic Childhood Favorite

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Where can I stream Ice Age: The Meltdown legally?

Ice Age: The Meltdown is included with a subscription to Disney+ and Hulu 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 Ice Age: The Meltdown worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ice Age: The Meltdown rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Ice Age: The Meltdown?

1 h 31 min

Ice Age: The Meltdown runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ice Age: The Meltdown?

Critics58
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate Ice Age: The Meltdown higher (70) than critics (58). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Ice Age: The Meltdown a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$661 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $80 million to make and earned $661 million worldwide, 8.3 times its budget.

What language is Ice Age: The Meltdown in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ice Age: The Meltdown?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ice Age: The Meltdown in 99 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ice Age: The Meltdown use?

End of the Ice AgeOh, Crap!Chekhov's GagCall-BackHollywood NativesFluffy Cloud HeavenEar WormToo Dumb to LiveSacrificial LambThe ArkMotivational LieIdiot Balland 86 more

TV Tropes lists 98 storytelling tropes for Ice Age: The Meltdown, including End of the Ice Age, Oh, Crap!, Chekhov's Gag.