Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- whimsical
- playful
- warm
- family movie night
- rainy day
What critics said
Critics generally found the film visually inventive and family-friendly but uneven, formulaic, and less emotionally effective than its premise suggests.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Nemo follows a secret map through Slumberland, moving across shifting dreams while fleeing nightmares.
Nemo enters the dreamworld hoping to see her late father again and gradually processes his absence.
Flip, played by Jason Momoa, helps Nemo navigate Slumberland while functioning as an unpredictable comic companion.
The story shifts from Nemo's relocation to the city into elaborate dream environments and nightmare chases.
Films like Slumberland, and why
The BFG
Shared family fantasy adventure, dreamlike worlds, child protagonist, and warm grief-centered emotional journey.
A Wrinkle in Time
Shared imaginative family fantasy, visually elaborate alternate worlds, eccentric companions, and themes of mourning and maturity.
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D
Shared dreamworld premise, surreal visual spectacle, comic adventure, and a young hero confronting loss.
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Shared child-centered fantasy quest, eccentric adult guide, comic peril, and emotionally reassuring themes of family.
Movie Details
- Director
- Francis Lawrence
- Release Date
- 2022-11-18
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (983)
Cast
- Marlow Barkley
- Jason Momoa
- Chris O'Dowd
- Kyle Chandler
- Weruche Opia
- India de Beaufort
- Humberly González
- Cameron Nicoll
- Antonio Raine Pastore
- Chris D'Silva
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Slumberland about?
- A grieving girl and a charismatic outlaw navigate a shifting dreamworld in search of reunion, adventure, and emotional healing.
- What is Slumberland like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Slumberland as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Slumberland violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Slumberland as mild.
- What did critics think of Slumberland?
- Critics generally found the film visually inventive and family-friendly but uneven, formulaic, and less emotionally effective than its premise suggests.
- Which films are like Slumberland?
- Films with a similar feel include The BFG, A Wrinkle in Time, The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D, and The Spiderwick Chronicles.
- How long is Slumberland?
- Slumberland runs 117 minutes.
- Where can I watch Slumberland?
- In United States, Slumberland streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
