Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- upbeat
- witty
- sincere
- family movie night
- children's sleepover
What critics said
Critics generally considered it an enjoyable and well-designed franchise installment with appealing songs, character development, and humor, though some found it familiar and padded.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sunset Shimmer serves as a central focus while continuing her change from mean girl to assertive friend and team member.
Canterlot High and Crystal Prep compete in recurring Friendship Games sporting events.
The Equestria Girls characters attend Canterlot High, where ordinary school competition intersects with the alternate Twilight's magical identity.
Critics specifically highlighted the film's songs and climactic musical spectacle.
Films like My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship Games, and why
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Rainbow Rocks
animated musical fantasy for children centered on friendship, school rivalry, and ensemble teamwork
My Little Pony: The Movie
colorful animated fantasy adventure combining friendship themes, comic ensemble characters, and musical performances
Barbie in Rock 'N Royals
family-oriented animated musical fantasy about rival groups learning cooperation and empathy
Movie Details
- Director
- Ishi Rudell
- Release Date
- 2015-10-24
- Runtime
- 72 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (154)
Cast
- Tara Strong
- Rebecca Shoichet
- Ashleigh Ball
- Andrea Libman
- Tabitha St. Germain
- Cathy Weseluck
- Iris Quinn
- Nicole Oliver
- Britt McKillip
- Vincent Tong
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship Games about?
- A colorful animated school musical sends Equestria Girls into a high-stakes rivalry where friendship and teamwork face off against Crystal Prep.
- What is My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship Games like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship Games as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship Games violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship Games.
- What did critics think of My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship Games?
- Critics generally considered it an enjoyable and well-designed franchise installment with appealing songs, character development, and humor, though some found it familiar and padded.
- Which films are like My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship Games?
- Films with a similar feel include My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Rainbow Rocks, My Little Pony: The Movie, and Barbie in Rock 'N Royals.
- How long is My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship Games?
- My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship Games runs 72 minutes.
- Where can I watch My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship Games?
- In United States, My Little Pony: Equestria Girls - Friendship Games streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
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