Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- bouncy
- sentimental
- playful
- family movie night
- children's viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly admired the animation’s fidelity to the theatrical shorts but rejected the talking leads, weaker slapstick, and forgettable musical presentation.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Tom and Jerry are moved from episodic theatrical slapstick into a sustained plot involving Robyn and her guardian.
Tom and Jerry attempt to help the orphan Robyn against her greedy guardian.
The film gives Tom and Jerry spoken dialogue and incorporates songs into the established theatrical cartoon format.
The feature uses upbeat musical numbers and a broadly accessible G-rated tone.
Films like Tom and Jerry: The Movie, and why
The Land Before Time
family animation, musical storytelling, and a child-centered adventure involving comic animal characters
Oliver & Company
family-oriented animated adventure with songs, a vulnerable child protagonist, and broad comic energy
The Great Mouse Detective
animated family comedy built around cartoon slapstick, animal characters, and a rescue-oriented story
Movie Details
- Director
- Phil Roman
- Release Date
- 1992-10-01
- Runtime
- 83 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (642)
Cast
- Richard Kind
- Dana Hill
- Anndi McAfee
- Tony Jay
- Rip Taylor
- Henry Gibson
- Michael Bell
- Ed Gilbert
- David L. Lander
- Howard Morris
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Tom and Jerry: The Movie about?
- Tom and Jerry trade their wordless chase routines for a bright musical rescue adventure alongside an exploited orphan.
- What is Tom and Jerry: The Movie like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Tom and Jerry: The Movie as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Tom and Jerry: The Movie violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Tom and Jerry: The Movie as mild.
- What did critics think of Tom and Jerry: The Movie?
- Critics broadly admired the animation’s fidelity to the theatrical shorts but rejected the talking leads, weaker slapstick, and forgettable musical presentation.
- Which films are like Tom and Jerry: The Movie?
- Films with a similar feel include The Land Before Time, Oliver & Company, and The Great Mouse Detective.
- How long is Tom and Jerry: The Movie?
- Tom and Jerry: The Movie runs 83 minutes.
- Where can I watch Tom and Jerry: The Movie?
- In United States, Tom and Jerry: The Movie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
