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The Emperor's New Groove

2000 · Movie · G · 78 min · ★ 7.6 · 78% critics

AdventureAnimationComedyFamilyFantasy

When an arrogant emperor is accidentally turned into a llama, he has to rely on a humble villager to survive the jungle. Together, they navigate dangerous setbacks while he searches for a way to undo the transformation and get back in control.

Based on Kingdom of the Sun

Also known as The Emperors New Groove

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Details
Years
2000
Release date
2000-12-15
Language
English
Rated
G
Runtime
78 min
Max quality
UHD
Critic score
78/100
TMDB rating
7.6/10 (7,307 votes)
Box office
$169,661,687
Budget
$100,000,000
About

If you want a fast, silly animated buddy comedy with plenty of humor and a heartwarming bond, you’ll likely enjoy this Not for you if you prefer more traditional Disney-style stories or slower, plot-heavy adventures like Moana.

Pros: sharp comedy; lovable duo; quotable lines | Cons: goofy tone; thin plot; runtime feels short

Themes

  • central and south america
  • emperor
  • cartoon
  • incan empire
  • kids
  • lighthearted
  • animation
  • comedy
  • cartoons
  • amusing
  • llama
  • 2d animation

Awards & recognition

  • Annie Award
  • Annie AwardBest Animated Feature · 2001 · nominated
  • BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film · 2001 · nominated
  • Satellite AwardBest Animated or Mixed Media Feature · 2001 · nominated
  • Critics' Choice Movie AwardBest Animated Feature · 2000 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Mark Dindal