
The Emperor's New Groove
2000 · Movie · G · 78 min · ★ 7.6 · 78% critics
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 Award — Best Animated Feature · 2001 · nominated
- BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film · 2001 · nominated
- Satellite Award — Best Animated or Mixed Media Feature · 2001 · nominated
- Critics' Choice Movie Award — Best Animated Feature · 2000 · nominated
Cast & crew

David Spade
as Kuzco (voice)

John Goodman
as Pacha (voice)

Eartha Kitt
as Yzma (voice)

Patrick Warburton
as Kronk (voice)

Wendie Malick
as Chicha (voice)

Kellyann Kelso
as Chaca (voice)

Eli Russell Linnetz
as Tipo (voice)

Stephen J. Anderson
as Additional Voices (voice)

Bob Bergen
as Bucky / Additional Voices (voice)

Rodger Bumpass
as Additional Voices (voice)
Directed by Mark Dindal