Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- playful
- uplifting
- family movie night
- children's viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the special charming, enjoyable, and visually colorful as a family-friendly return to Rapunzel's world, while considering it lighter and less substantial than a feature sequel.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Rapunzel loves Eugene but resists his wish to marry and remain inside the castle, choosing adventure and self-determination instead.
The story functions as a television continuation of Tangled and sets up the subsequent animated series.
The mystical rocks restore Rapunzel's impossible-to-hide long hair, making her confront what the hair represents.
Critics specifically praised the bright colors and fun designs of the animation, while noting its distinct 2D television presentation.
Films like Tangled: Before Ever After, and why
Tangled
shared animated fairy-tale adventure, spirited heroine, musical fantasy, and family-friendly humor
Frozen
shared Disney princess fantasy, colorful animation, coming-of-age independence, and family adventure
Brave
shared animated fantasy adventure, female friendship, comedic charm, and self-discovery
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
shared television animation format, light fantasy quest, youthful humor, and family appeal
Movie Details
- Directors
- Tom Caulfield, Stephen Sandoval
- Release Date
- 2017-03-10
- Runtime
- 55 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (408)
Cast
- Mandy Moore
- Zachary Levi
- Eden Espinosa
- Clancy Brown
- Julie Bowen
- Laura Benanti
- Jeffrey Tambor
- M.C. Gainey
- Sean Hayes
- Diedrich Bader
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Tangled: Before Ever After about?
- A spirited princess defies castle-bound expectations when a secret adventure restores the magical hair she thought she had left behind.
- What is Tangled: Before Ever After like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Tangled: Before Ever After as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Tangled: Before Ever After violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Tangled: Before Ever After as mild.
- What did critics think of Tangled: Before Ever After?
- Critics broadly found the special charming, enjoyable, and visually colorful as a family-friendly return to Rapunzel's world, while considering it lighter and less substantial than a feature sequel.
- Which films are like Tangled: Before Ever After?
- Films with a similar feel include Tangled, Frozen, Brave, and The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar.
- How long is Tangled: Before Ever After?
- Tangled: Before Ever After runs 55 minutes.
- Where can I watch Tangled: Before Ever After?
- In United States, Tangled: Before Ever After streams on Disney Plus.
