# The Bad Guys (2022)

> A slick band of animal thieves tries to con the world—and themselves—into believing they can become heroes.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/442519

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Crime, Family
- Director: Pierre Perifel
- Cast: Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Awkwafina, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos, Richard Ayoade, Zazie Beetz, Alex Borstein
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8115900/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, breezy, family movie night, lazy afternoon

## Synopsis

A group of notorious animal criminals must navigate the challenges of becoming good citizens to avoid prison time.

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