Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- goofy
- upbeat
- nostalgic
- family movie night
- kids party
What critics said
Critics generally found the film colorful and sufficiently entertaining for young viewers and devoted fans, but felt its noisy crossover spectacle was less satisfying than the classic Scooby-Doo formula.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The classic Scooby-Doo ensemble is joined by superhero and crossover elements including Blue Falcon and Dick Dastardly.
The plot centers on how young Scooby and Shaggy meet, become best friends, and begin solving crimes with the Mystery Incorporated team.
The film is presented as a colorful full-length animated adventure with superhero-scale set pieces and comic character design.
Criminal investigation, villainy, kidnapping, and the search for a way to stop the threat propel the ensemble adventure.
Films like Scoob!, and why
The LEGO Movie
bright animated family adventure centered on friendship, comic mystery, and a talking animal companion
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
family-friendly animated comedy blending mystery-solving with superhero spectacle and rapid pop-culture humor
The Secret Life of Pets
animated buddy adventure featuring eccentric heroes, broad comedy, and an accessible friendship theme
Tom and Jerry
nostalgic animated franchise revival aimed at children and longtime fans, with mystery and comic action
Movie Details
- Director
- Tony Cervone
- Release Date
- 2020-07-08
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (1849)
Cast
- Will Forte
- Mark Wahlberg
- Jason Isaacs
- Gina Rodriguez
- Zac Efron
- Amanda Seyfried
- Kiersey Clemons
- Ken Jeong
- Tracy Morgan
- Frank Welker
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- 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 Scoob! about?
- A bright, fast-moving origin adventure follows Scooby and Shaggy from first meeting to an unlikely place among mystery-solving and superhero heroes.
- What is Scoob! like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Scoob! as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Scoob! violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Scoob! as mild.
- What did critics think of Scoob!?
- Critics generally found the film colorful and sufficiently entertaining for young viewers and devoted fans, but felt its noisy crossover spectacle was less satisfying than the classic Scooby-Doo formula.
- Which films are like Scoob!?
- Films with a similar feel include The LEGO Movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, The Secret Life of Pets, and Tom and Jerry.
- How long is Scoob!?
- Scoob! runs 94 minutes.
- Where can I watch Scoob!?
- In United States, Scoob! streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
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