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Descendants: The Rise of Red

2024Movie1 h 32 minG

53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Letterboxd1.7/5Metacritic–5.6Rotten Tomatoes57%42%

A nostalgic, wholesome fantasy movie about fantasy and growing up, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

There's a new way to be wicked.

After the Queen of Hearts incites a coup on Auradon, her rebellious daughter Red and Cinderella's perfectionist daughter Chloe join forces and travel back in time to try to undo the traumatic event that set Red's mother down her villainous path.

Feels like

  • Musical Fantasy Sequel
  • Disney Villain Kids Legacy
  • High-Energy Pop Score
  • Colorful Visual Spectacle
  • Teen Empowerment Narrative
  • Nostalgic Franchise Continuation
  • Wholesome Family Adventure
  • Choreographed Dance Numbers
  • Magical World-Building
  • Feel-Good Coming-of-Age

Cast

24 of 47

Crew

Directed by
Jennifer Phang
Written by
Russell Sommer, Dan Frey
Produced by
Wendy S. Williams
Music by
Torin Borrowdale

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Facts

July 11, 2024 · 1 h 32 min · G

Released
July 11, 2024
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Fantasy, Adventure, Family, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

Evil Makeover, Used to Be a Sweet Kid, Red Oni, Blue Oni +9

  • Evil Makeover
  • Used to Be a Sweet Kid
  • Red Oni, Blue Oni
  • Sensual Sweets
  • Armor-Piercing Question
  • The Dreaded
  • Out of Focus
  • Spin-Off
  • Mythology Gag
  • Good Costume Switch
  • Secret-Keeper
  • Rebuilt Pedestal

12 of 59 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Descendants: The Rise of Red?"

Questions about Descendants: The Rise of Red

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Descendants: The Rise of Red?

Disney+HulufuboTV

In the United States, Descendants: The Rise of Red streams on Disney+, Hulu, and fuboTV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 75 other countries.

Is Descendants: The Rise of Red worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 4.7, Letterboxd 1.7 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 57%). Critics rate it higher (57 out of 100) than audiences (45).

Is Descendants: The Rise of Red okay for kids?

G

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

Will Descendants: The Rise of Red make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Descendants: The Rise of Red?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does Descendants: The Rise of Red use?

Evil MakeoverUsed to Be a Sweet KidRed Oni, Blue OniSensual SweetsArmor-Piercing QuestionThe DreadedOut of FocusSpin-OffMythology GagGood Costume SwitchSecret-KeeperRebuilt Pedestaland 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Evil Makeover, Used to Be a Sweet Kid, and Red Oni, Blue Oni.