Sonic the Hedgehog
A super-speedy hedgehog and a small-town police officer become unlikely partners in a colorful fight against a world-conquering genius.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- breezy
- campy
- family movie night
- weekend viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the film a lively, campy, family-friendly video game adaptation elevated by its cast, while noting uneven effects-driven storytelling.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sonic is a digitally animated hedgehog interacting with live-action characters and locations.
Sonic embraces Earth as a new home and forms a close friendship with Tom while seeking connection and safety.
The story adapts Sega's Sonic franchise, including its iconic speedster hero and Dr. Robotnik antagonist, for live-action cinema.
Sonic and Tom team up and travel across the United States while evading Robotnik and defending Earth.
Films like Sonic the Hedgehog, and why
Detective Pikachu
family-friendly live-action and animation hybrid built around a fast-talking video game character, comic set pieces, and a human friendship
Paddington
playful family adventure featuring a fantastical creature, a human companion, broad comedy, and effects-driven action
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
high-energy video game adaptation combining colorful CGI characters, comic villains, and accessible action for younger audiences
The Smurfs
family-oriented fish-out-of-water adventure with a charismatic nonhuman hero, road-trip momentum, and comic peril
Movie Details
- Director
- Jeff Fowler
- Release Date
- 2020-02-12
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (10607)
Cast
- Ben Schwartz
- James Marsden
- Tika Sumpter
- Jim Carrey
- Natasha Rothwell
- Adam Pally
- Neal McDonough
- Lee Majdoub
- Tom Butler
- Frank C. Turner
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Sonic the Hedgehog about?
- A super-speedy hedgehog and a small-town police officer become unlikely partners in a colorful fight against a world-conquering genius.
- What is Sonic the Hedgehog like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sonic the Hedgehog as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Sonic the Hedgehog violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Sonic the Hedgehog as mild.
- What did critics think of Sonic the Hedgehog?
- Critics generally found the film a lively, campy, family-friendly video game adaptation elevated by its cast, while noting uneven effects-driven storytelling.
- Which films are like Sonic the Hedgehog?
- Films with a similar feel include Detective Pikachu, Paddington, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and The Smurfs.
- How long is Sonic the Hedgehog?
- Sonic the Hedgehog runs 99 minutes.
- Where can I watch Sonic the Hedgehog?
- In United States, Sonic the Hedgehog streams on Hulu, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
