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The Mitchells vs. the Machines

2021 · Movie · PG · 114 min · ★ 7.8 · 89% critics

AnimationAdventureComedy

A quirky, dysfunctional family’s road trip is thrown into chaos when they get caught in a robot apocalypse. Forced into action, they must rely on each other to become humanity’s unlikeliest last hope.

Also known as Connected · Control. Alt. Escape! · Connectés · The Mitchells vs. The Machines: The Katie Mitchell Edition

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Details
Years
2021
Release date
2021-04-22
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
114 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
89/100
TMDB rating
7.8/10 (3,363 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a high-energy family story with big laughs and genuine heart, plus a wildly colorful animated look; Not for you if you dislike tech/apocalypse plots or find modern “gen z” humor too much, like in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem or Transformers One.

Pros: silly, fast-paced fun; heartfelt family themes; colorful mixed animation | Cons: some characters shallow; some pacing complaints; some jokes fall flat

Themes

  • man vs machine
  • technology
  • dysfunctional family
  • family relationships
  • family drama
  • father daughter conflict
  • evil robot
  • cheerful

Awards & recognition

  • Annie Award — Best Animated Feature · 2021
  • Critics' Choice Movie Award — Best Animated Feature · 2021
  • BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film · 2022 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Animated Feature · 2021 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Mike Rianda