The Emoji Movie
2017 · Movie · PG · 86 min · ★ 5.4 · 9% critics
Gene, a multi-expressive emoji, is stuck in a world that expects everyone to conform. When he makes a mistake, he’s forced to go on an adventure to figure out who he is and what he can become, beyond a single preset “normal.”
Based on emoji
Also known as EmojiMovie: Express Yourself
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Details
- Years
- 2017
- Release date
- 2017-07-23
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Critic score
- 9/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.4/10 (3,321 votes)
- Box office
- $216,999,423
- Budget
- $50,000,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy The Emoji Movie if you want an upbeat, colorful story about fitting in and celebrating uniqueness, with plenty of kid-friendly energy; Not for you if you dislike obvious product placement or find similar jokes-heavy animated films like Wreck It Ralph or Inside Out too repetitive.
Pros: colorful visuals; bright, fun energy; meaningful individuality message | Cons: criticized as unfunny; product placement complaints; flawed plot structure
Themes
- villain
- parody
- 3d animation
- emoji
Awards & recognition
- Kids' Choice Award — Favorite Animated Movie · 2018 · nominated
Cast & crew
T.J. Miller
as Gene (voice)
James Corden
as Hi-5 (voice)
Anna Faris
as Jailbreak (voice)
Maya Rudolph
as Smiler (voice)
Steven Wright
as Mel Meh (voice)
Jennifer Coolidge
as Mary Meh (voice)
Jake T. Austin
as Alex (voice)
Christina Aguilera
as Akiko Glitter (voice)
Sofía Vergara
as Flamenco Dancer (voice)
Patrick Stewart
as Poop (voice)
Directed by Tony Leondis