Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- playful
- witty
- uplifting
- family movie night
- kids superhero marathon
What critics said
Critics and users found the film mildly entertaining for children, praising its humor while describing the writing as formulaic and unremarkable.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Billy Batson transforms into the adult-bodied Shazam while navigating the responsibilities of joining the Justice League.
LEGO character design and broad humor reframe DC superheroes and villains as accessible comic entertainment.
Billy must reveal that he is Shazam before he can become a Justice League member.
Billy learns that helping people in need is the basis for trusting others and belonging to the team.
Films like LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters, and why
The LEGO Batman Movie
family-friendly superhero comedy with a young hero, colorful animation, and broad comic energy
Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
animated superhero adventure blending team dynamics, humor, and accessible action for younger viewers
LEGO DC Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League
playful LEGO adaptation featuring familiar DC heroes, fast pacing, and irreverent comedy
Movie Details
- Director
- Matt Peters
- Release Date
- 2020-04-28
- Runtime
- 81 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (161)
Cast
- Sean Astin
- Troy Baker
- Zach Callison
- Grey DeLisle
- Nolan North
- Cristina Milizia
- James Arnold Taylor
- Imari Williams
- Ralph Garman
- Greg Ellis
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 LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters about?
- A buoyant LEGO superhero adventure follows young Billy Batson as Shazam while he learns that joining the Justice League requires honesty, teamwork, and compassion.
- What is LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters as mild.
- What did critics think of LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters?
- Critics and users found the film mildly entertaining for children, praising its humor while describing the writing as formulaic and unremarkable.
- Which films are like LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters?
- Films with a similar feel include The LEGO Batman Movie, Teen Titans Go! To the Movies, and LEGO DC Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League.
- How long is LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters?
- LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters runs 81 minutes.
- Where can I watch LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters?
- In United States, LEGO DC: Shazam! Magic and Monsters is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
In Ember's collections
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- Justice League: War2014
- LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman - Rage of Atlantis2018
- LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Batman Be-Leaguered2014
- LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League2015
- Legion of Super-Heroes2023
- Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons2022
- Justice League: Paradise Lost2003
- Justice League2017
- Justice League: Throne of Atlantis2015
- LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: The Flash
