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Elemental

2023Movie1 h 42 minPG

AnimationComedy
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic586.1Rotten Tomatoes73%85%

A heartwarming, romantic animated movie about family and fantasy, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

Opposites react.

In a city where fire, water, land and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy will discover something elemental: how much they have in common.

Feels like

  • Elemental World-Building
  • Heartwarming Romance
  • Immigrant Family Dynamics
  • Visually Stunning CGI
  • Wholesome Fantasy
  • Cultural Identity Exploration
  • Playful Physics Humor
  • Emotional Coming-of-Age

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Peter Sohn
Written by
Peter Sohn, John Hoberg, Kat Likkel
Produced by
Denise Ream
Music by
Thomas Newman

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Facts

June 14, 2023 · 1 h 42 min · PG

Released
June 14, 2023
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$200 million
Box office
$496 million
Available in
85 countries

Tropes

Dungeon Bypass, Disappeared Dad, Hufflepuff House +9

  • Dungeon Bypass
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Hufflepuff House
  • Fantastic Slur
  • Fire-Breathing Diner
  • Last Request
  • Inelegant Blubbering
  • Curiosity Is a Crapshoot
  • Hypocrite
  • The Big Damn Kiss
  • Burning with Anger
  • Liar Revealed

12 of 168 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Elemental?"

Questions about Elemental

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Elemental?

Disney+

In the United States, Elemental streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 69 other countries.

Is Elemental worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 58).

Is Elemental okay for kids?

PG

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

Is Elemental good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Elemental make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

What tropes does Elemental use?

Dungeon BypassDisappeared DadHufflepuff HouseFantastic SlurFire-Breathing DinerLast RequestInelegant BlubberingCuriosity Is a CrapshootHypocriteThe Big Damn KissBurning with AngerLiar Revealedand 156 more

TV Tropes lists 168 tropes for it, including Dungeon Bypass, Disappeared Dad, and Hufflepuff House.