Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- uplifting
- sincere
- whimsical
- family movie night
- children's viewing
What critics said
Critics found the film sincere and touching in its message of individuality, but broadly criticized its tame, formulaic execution and limited comic energy.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The UglyDolls oppose a culture of unblemished perfection and affirm their unconventional identities.
Moxy and her companions discover that flaws do not prevent them from being lovable or amazing.
The film adapts UglyDolls into a populated animated world organized around dolls, identity, and belonging.
Musical numbers such as “Broken & Beautiful” reinforce the characters’ emotional journey and message of self-worth.
Films like UglyDolls, and why
Trolls
colorful toy-inspired animation, musical storytelling, and themes of self-acceptance
The Emoji Movie
family-friendly animated musical centered on individuality, belonging, and colorful fantasy characters
The Bad Guys
uplifting animated comedy about imperfect outsiders discovering their value and community
Movie Details
- Director
- Kelly Asbury
- Release Date
- 2019-05-01
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (484)
Cast
- Kelly Clarkson
- Janelle Monáe
- Blake Shelton
- Wanda Sykes
- Gabriel Iglesias
- Leehom Wang
- Bebe Rexha
- Charli xcx
- Lizzo
- Nick Jonas
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, Amebatv Amazon Channel, Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
- 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 UglyDolls about?
- In a colorful musical toy world, unconventional dolls turn rejection into a celebration of self-worth and belonging.
- What is UglyDolls like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of UglyDolls as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is UglyDolls violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in UglyDolls.
- What did critics think of UglyDolls?
- Critics found the film sincere and touching in its message of individuality, but broadly criticized its tame, formulaic execution and limited comic energy.
- Which films are like UglyDolls?
- Films with a similar feel include Trolls, The Emoji Movie, and The Bad Guys.
- How long is UglyDolls?
- UglyDolls runs 88 minutes.
- Where can I watch UglyDolls?
- In United States, UglyDolls streams on Philo, Amebatv Amazon Channel, Kartoon Channel Amazon Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
