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Luca

2021 · Movie · PG · 95 min · ★ 7.8 · 81% critics

AnimationComedyDramaFamilyFantasy

On a sunlit Italian coast, two young outsiders share a summer of friendship, food, scooters, and dreams of adventure. Their fun is complicated by a hidden link to the world beneath the water.

Also known as Pixar Film Fest: Luca

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Details
Years
2021
Release date
2021-06-17
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
95 min
Max quality
UHD
Critic score
81/100
TMDB rating
7.8/10 (8,957 votes)
Box office
$49,750,471
About

You’ll like this if you enjoy gentle, family-friendly adventures with heart, humor, and seaside charm like Soul or The Sea Beast; Not for you if you need big surprises or complex stakes.

Pros: warm summer vibe; lovable friendships; beautiful coastal setting | Cons: predictable story; slow start; familiar themes

Themes

  • friendship
  • monster
  • italy
  • villain
  • coming of age
  • friends
  • bromance
  • sea monster
  • vespa
  • aftercreditsstinger
  • seaside town
  • 1950s
  • +5 more

Awards & recognition

  • People's Choice Awards · 2021
  • Kids' Choice AwardFavorite Animated Movie · 2022 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Animated Feature · 2021 · nominated
  • Annie AwardBest Animated Feature · 2021 · nominated
  • Critics' Choice Movie AwardBest Animated Feature · 2021 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Enrico Casarosa