Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- whimsical
- uplifting
- family movie night
- children's birthday viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the colorful animated adventure entertaining for children, with an inclusive message that can also resonate with adults.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The yeti tribe relies on established teachings about the world, while Migo's discovery challenges how those beliefs are maintained.
Migo and the yetis treat humans as the mysterious legendary beings known as Smallfoots.
The film places its colorful yeti society amid Himalayan peaks, snowfields, and fantastical mountain environments.
Migo seeks proof of Smallfoot's existence with Meechee and the Smallfoot Evidentiary Society despite opposition from tribal authority.
Films like Smallfoot, and why
The Croods
shared animated family adventure, musical storytelling, colorful fantasy world, and themes of curiosity and community
Abominable
shared yeti-centered fantasy, comic creature ensemble, snowbound setting, and gentle lessons about challenging tradition
The Lorax
shared family animation, outsider protagonist, adventurous discovery narrative, and warm environmental themes
Movie Details
- Director
- Karey Kirkpatrick
- Release Date
- 2018-09-20
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (1667)
Cast
- Channing Tatum
- James Corden
- Zendaya
- Common
- LeBron James
- Danny DeVito
- Gina Rodriguez
- Yara Shahidi
- Ely Henry
- Jimmy Tatro
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, 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 Smallfoot about?
- A curious yeti sparks a musical Himalayan adventure when he sets out to prove that humans are real and forces his sheltered tribe to question its oldest beliefs.
- What is Smallfoot like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Smallfoot as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Smallfoot violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Smallfoot.
- What did critics think of Smallfoot?
- Critics broadly found the colorful animated adventure entertaining for children, with an inclusive message that can also resonate with adults.
- Which films are like Smallfoot?
- Films with a similar feel include The Croods, Abominable, and The Lorax.
- How long is Smallfoot?
- Smallfoot runs 96 minutes.
- Where can I watch Smallfoot?
- In United States, Smallfoot streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
