Overview
A heartwarming adventure awaits as a domesticated macaw discovers his true nature in the vibrant streets of Rio.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- playful
- uplifting
- whimsical
- family movie night
- children's viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film entertaining and visually vibrant, with appealing music and voice performances offset by a familiar story.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Domesticated macaw Blu leaves his comfortable Minnesota life and struggles to adapt to Rio de Janeiro.
Blu and Jewel are presented as the last breeding pair of their macaw species.
The climax unfolds during Rio Carnival, with samba-inflected music, crowded streets, and colorful celebration.
The animated Rio setting emphasizes vivid jungle, city, bird, and Carnival imagery.
Films like Rio, and why
Madagascar
colorful animated adventure featuring talking animals, musical set pieces, and a fish-out-of-water protagonist
The Lion King
family-friendly animated comedy combining animal characters, travel, friendship, and energetic songs
Sing
vivid musical animation about an isolated animal finding belonging and romance amid a lively community
Movie Details
- Director
- Carlos Saldanha
- Release Date
- 2011-04-03
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (7351)
Cast
- Jesse Eisenberg
- Anne Hathaway
- Leslie Mann
- Jane Lynch
- will.i.am
- George López
- Wanda Sykes
- Jamie Foxx
- Rodrigo Santoro
- Jemaine Clement
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus, fuboTV, Freeform
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- 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 Rio about?
- A domesticated macaw discovers courage, friendship, and romance while escaping smugglers in the dazzling chaos of Rio Carnival.
- What is Rio like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Rio as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Rio violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Rio as mild.
- What did critics think of Rio?
- Critics broadly found the film entertaining and visually vibrant, with appealing music and voice performances offset by a familiar story.
- Which films are like Rio?
- Films with a similar feel include Madagascar, The Lion King, and Sing.
- How long is Rio?
- Rio runs 96 minutes.
- Where can I watch Rio?
- In United States, Rio streams on Disney Plus, fuboTV, Freeform.
