Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- breezy
- irreverent
- chaotic
- family movie night
- lazy afternoon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the bright animation and occasional mayhem agreeable for children but criticized the feature for replacing the duo’s anarchic short-form energy with weak, unfunny human-centered plotting.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Tom and Jerry interact with Kayla and other human characters inside photographed hotel environments.
Tom and Jerry’s rivalry drives chaotic pursuit sequences and destructive comic set pieces.
The Royal Gate Hotel becomes the central arena for the mouse’s refuge, the cat’s assignment, and the wedding preparations.
The film expands the classic Tom and Jerry shorts into a modern live-action/animated theatrical feature.
Films like Tom & Jerry, and why
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
shared live-action and animation hybrid format, family comedy, and cartoon-inspired slapstick
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
shared family-friendly animated comedy, colorful visual design, and broad physical humor
Alvin and the Chipmunks
shared clash between iconic animated characters and live-action human characters in a comedic urban adventure
Movie Details
- Director
- Tim Story
- Release Date
- 2021-02-10
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (2623)
Cast
- Chloë Grace Moretz
- Michael Peña
- Colin Jost
- Rob Delaney
- Ken Jeong
- Pallavi Sharda
- Jordan Bolger
- Patsy Ferran
- Bobby Cannavale
- Nicky Jam
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- 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 Tom & Jerry about?
- A determined hotel employee recruits a cartoon cat to remove a mischievous mouse, unleashing escalating slapstick before a lavish wedding.
- What is Tom & Jerry like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Tom & Jerry as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Tom & Jerry violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Tom & Jerry as mild.
- What did critics think of Tom & Jerry?
- Critics broadly found the bright animation and occasional mayhem agreeable for children but criticized the feature for replacing the duo’s anarchic short-form energy with weak, unfunny human-centered plotting.
- Which films are like Tom & Jerry?
- Films with a similar feel include Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run, and Alvin and the Chipmunks.
- How long is Tom & Jerry?
- Tom & Jerry runs 101 minutes.
- Where can I watch Tom & Jerry?
- In United States, Tom & Jerry is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
