Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- frantic
- goofy
- cheerful
- family movie night
- children’s party
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film frantic, repetitive, and grating, while acknowledging that its computer-generated characters were technically impressive.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Chipmunks and Chipettes are animated characters interacting with Jason Lee, David Cross, and live-action cruise and island settings.
After going overboard from a cruise ship, the chipmunks and chipettes are marooned in a tropical paradise and face its unexpected inhabitants.
Alvin, Simon, Theodore, and the Chipettes repeatedly clash over behavior, responsibility, and teamwork during the trip.
The musical chipmunk performers and accessible comedy position the film as broad entertainment for young viewers and families.
Films like Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, and why
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
shared family comedy, musical performances, animated characters integrated with live action, and broad slapstick humor
The Smurfs
shared talking-animal fantasy, family-friendly musical comedy, and live-action animation hybrid style
The Muppets
shared child-oriented comedy, tropical adventure setting, ensemble animal characters, and upbeat musical tone
Movie Details
- Director
- Mike Mitchell
- Release Date
- 2011-12-14
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (2400)
Cast
- Jason Lee
- David Cross
- Jenny Slate
- Justin Long
- Matthew Gray Gubler
- Jesse McCartney
- Amy Poehler
- Anna Faris
- Christina Applegate
- Alan Tudyk
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- 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 Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked about?
- A mischievous musical animal ensemble turns a cruise-ship disaster into a colorful, slapstick island adventure.
- What is Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked.
- What did critics think of Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked?
- Critics broadly found the film frantic, repetitive, and grating, while acknowledging that its computer-generated characters were technically impressive.
- Which films are like Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked?
- Films with a similar feel include Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, The Smurfs, and The Muppets.
- How long is Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked?
- Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked runs 87 minutes.
- Where can I watch Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked?
- In United States, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked streams on Disney Plus.
