Alvin and the Chipmunks
2007 · Movie · PG · 92 min · ★ 5.8 · 34% critics
A struggling songwriter finds unexpected success when he meets a trio of singing chipmunks who bring chaos, big musical dreams, and a fast-growing family bond. Their journey mixes mischief and heartfelt lessons as they chase fame and learn what it means to care for one another.
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Details
- Years
- 2007
- Release date
- 2007-12-13
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 34/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.8/10 (4,747 votes)
- Box office
- $361,300,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this light, kid-focused music comedy if you like playful animal antics and upbeat family lessons; Not for you if you want clever, adult humor, or if the voice performances and jokes turn you off—try The Nut Job or Hop instead.
Pros: family-friendly fun; cute animated chipmunks; music that entertains | Cons: some jokes feel crude; voices can be annoying; romance subplot weak
Themes
- friendship
- concert
- pop star
- approach
- pop
- record producer
- surprise
- forest
- anthropomorphism
- chipmunk
- songwriter
- talking to animals
- +4 more
Awards & recognition
- Kids' Choice Award — Favorite Movie · 2008
Cast & crew
Jason Lee
as Dave
David Cross
as Ian
Cameron Richardson
as Claire
Jane Lynch
as Gail
Justin Long
as Alvin (voice)
Matthew Gray Gubler
as Simon (voice)
Jesse McCartney
as Theodore (voice)
- AK
Allison Karman
as Female Intern 1
Tiara Parker
as Female Intern 2
Kira Verrastro
as Female Intern 3
Directed by Tim Hill