Wendell & Wild
2022 · Movie · PG-13 · 105 min · ★ 6.6 · 75% critics
Two mischievous demons strike a bargain with a punk-loving teen, hoping to escape the Underworld and chase their dreams in the world of the living. As spooky humor and heartfelt themes collide, the deal pulls everyone into a busy web of trouble, tough choices, and second chances.
Based on unpublished literary work
Also known as Wendell and Wild
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Streaming on Netflix.
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Details
- Years
- 2022
- Release date
- 2022-10-21
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 75/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (384 votes)
About
If you enjoy spooky, offbeat animated comedies with heart and a punky edge, this could click, especially if you like Hazbin Hotel or Beetlejuice Beetlejuice; Not for you if you want a simple, tightly focused story.
Pros: imaginative stop-motion look; spooky-fun tone; strong soundtrack | Cons: overstuffed story; uneven pacing; thin character depth
Themes
- based on novel or book
- stop motion
- demon
- underworld
Awards & recognition
- Annie Award — Best Animated Feature · 2022 · nominated
- Critics' Choice Movie Award — Best Animated Feature · 2022 · nominated
Cast & crew
Lyric Ross
as Kat Elliot (voice)
Keegan-Michael Key
as Wendell (voice)
Jordan Peele
as Wild (voice)
Sam Zelaya
as Raúl Cocolotl (voice)
James Hong
as Father Bests (voice)
Angela Bassett
as Sister Helley (voice)
Gabrielle Dennis
as Wilma Elliot (voice)
- GG
Gary Gatewood
as Delroy Elliot (voice)
Igal Naor
as Manberg (voice)
Tamara Smart
as Siobhan (voice)
Directed by Henry Selick