Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- playful
- uplifting
- family movie night
- rainy day
What critics said
Critics generally viewed this Danish animated family adventure positively, highlighting its imaginative charm and broad appeal.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The giant pear transforms a familiar piece of fruit into the extraordinary discovery at the heart of Solby's adventure.
Sebastian and Mitcho travel alongside colorful figures including Professor Glykose and Mayor JB during their rescue journey.
The missing mayor's message sends the protagonists on a mission whose outcome promises renewed pleasure for the city of Solby.
The enormous pear and mysterious island create a visually exaggerated world characteristic of picture-book adventure.
Films like The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear, and why
The Gruffalo
whimsical animated adventure, child protagonists, and gentle family-friendly humor
The Adventures of Tintin
colorful fantasy journey with eccentric characters and playful visual invention
Ernest & Celestine
family animation combining an imaginative quest, comedic peril, and community-minded warmth
Movie Details
- Directors
- Philip Einstein Lipski, Jørgen Lerdam, Amalie Næsby Fick
- Release Date
- 2017-10-12
- Runtime
- 80 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (66)
Cast
- Alfred Bjerre Larsen
- Liva Elvira Magnussen
- Peter Frödin
- Henrik Koefoed
- Peter Plaugborg
- Søren Pilmark
- Jakob Oftebro
- Peter Zhelder
- Bjarne Henriksen
- Peter Aude
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- 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 The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear about?
- Two young friends leave peaceful Solby on a whimsical rescue voyage after a message from the missing mayor leads them to a mysterious island and an enormous pear.
- What is The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear.
- What did critics think of The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear?
- Critics generally viewed this Danish animated family adventure positively, highlighting its imaginative charm and broad appeal.
- Which films are like The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear?
- Films with a similar feel include The Gruffalo, The Adventures of Tintin, and Ernest & Celestine.
- How long is The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear?
- The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear runs 80 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear?
- In United States, The Incredible Story of the Giant Pear streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
