Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- irreverent
- breezy
- family movie night
- kids sleepover
What critics said
Critics found the film moderately fun for children but bland, unoriginal, and poorly executed for adults.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Max turns his impending move into a deadline for increasingly elaborate punishments aimed at Troy, Principal Jindraike, and other antagonists.
Max assumes his family’s planned move will shield him from punishment after Friday, motivating his revenge campaign.
Principal Jindraike diverts school resources toward a stadium and threatens the animal shelter while pursuing approval from the superintendent.
Max, normally quiet and powerless, imagines himself capable of correcting bullies and abusive authority figures through comic schemes.
Films like Max Keeble's Big Move, and why
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
shared child-centered school comedy, bullying revenge fantasy, and mischievous humor
Big Fat Liar
shared family comedy, schoolyard conflict, and resourceful children outsmarting adults
Harriet the Spy
shared kid-led wish-fulfillment comedy, prank-driven retaliation, and upbeat family tone
The Kid Who Would Be King
shared school bullying, youthful rebellion, and comedic child-versus-authority premise
Movie Details
- Director
- Tim Hill
- Release Date
- 2001-10-05
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (177)
Cast
- Alex D. Linz
- Larry Miller
- Jamie Kennedy
- Zena Grey
- Josh Peck
- Nora Dunn
- Robert Carradine
- Noel Fisher
- Orlando Brown
- Amber Valletta
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- 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 Max Keeble's Big Move about?
- A bullied middle-schooler launches a last-chance revenge campaign against classmates and corrupt school authorities before an expected family move.
- What is Max Keeble's Big Move like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Max Keeble's Big Move as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Max Keeble's Big Move violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Max Keeble's Big Move as mild.
- What did critics think of Max Keeble's Big Move?
- Critics found the film moderately fun for children but bland, unoriginal, and poorly executed for adults.
- Which films are like Max Keeble's Big Move?
- Films with a similar feel include Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Fat Liar, Harriet the Spy, and The Kid Who Would Be King.
- How long is Max Keeble's Big Move?
- Max Keeble's Big Move runs 86 minutes.
- Where can I watch Max Keeble's Big Move?
- In United States, Max Keeble's Big Move streams on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
