Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- silly
- breezy
- family movie night
- kids sleepover
What critics said
Critics found the sequel energetic and appealing to young children but formulaic, frenetic, and limited in its appeal for adults.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Chipmunks and Chipettes interact with human characters through a seamless combination of live action and CGI animation.
Alvin, Simon, Theodore, and the Chipettes compete in a Battle of the Bands to support the school music program.
The plot emphasizes concert mishaps, school antics, singing rodents, and exaggerated comedic set pieces.
The film foregrounds catchy songs, dancing, and performance numbers by the Chipmunks and Chipettes.
Films like Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, and why
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Family-oriented live-action and animation blend centered on singing animal performers and school competition.
The Muppets
A children’s musical comedy featuring animated performers, school-age rivalry, and an upbeat competition structure.
The School of Rock
Family musical comedy combining youthful performers, comedic mishaps, and a contest-driven plot.
The Country Bears
A family-friendly musical comedy with anthropomorphic animal performers and broad slapstick humor.
Movie Details
- Director
- Betty Thomas
- Release Date
- 2009-12-21
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (3193)
Cast
- Zachary Levi
- David Cross
- Jason Lee
- Justin Long
- Matthew Gray Gubler
- Jesse McCartney
- Amy Poehler
- Anna Faris
- Christina Applegate
- Wendie Malick
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- 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 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel about?
- A trio of singing chipmunks faces school rivalry, romantic sparks, and chaotic competition when a Battle of the Bands puts their musical future at stake.
- What is Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.
- What did critics think of Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel?
- Critics found the sequel energetic and appealing to young children but formulaic, frenetic, and limited in its appeal for adults.
- Which films are like Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel?
- Films with a similar feel include Alvin and the Chipmunks, The Muppets, The School of Rock, and The Country Bears.
- How long is Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel?
- Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel?
- In United States, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel streams on Disney Plus.
