# Leo (2023)

> An aging classroom lizard turns a chance pet-home escape into a funny, musical quest for freedom, purpose, and connection with schoolchildren.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1032430

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family
- Director: Robert Smigel, Robert Marianetti, David Wachtenheim
- Cast: Adam Sandler, Bill Burr, Cecily Strong, Jason Alexander, Rob Schneider, Allison Strong, Jo Koy, Sadie Sandler
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5755238/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, wholesome, family movie night, lazy weekend

## Synopsis

An unexpected adventure unfolds as a lizard and his turtle friend seek freedom from their classroom confines.

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