Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- playful
- hopeful
- whimsical
- family movie night
- school holiday viewing
What critics said
Limited reception suggests a visually polished but uneven family sequel whose environmental adventure is more appealing than its story and characterization.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Adam travels north with his mother and animal companions to rescue his father while confronting an Alaska oil company.
Bigfoot's magical powers are passed to his son Adam and become part of the family's conflict.
The father's disappearance directly motivates Adam, his mother, the raccoon, and the bear to head north.
The film uses 3D animation and prominent animal companions including a raccoon, bear, moose, and wolf.
Films like Bigfoot Family, and why
Son of Bigfoot
family-friendly animated adventure featuring animal companions, environmental stakes, and a young protagonist protecting his family
Abominable
stylized animated family adventure centered on a child, unusual creatures, and a rescue journey through the wilderness
The Lorax
lighthearted animated environmental adventure with a family audience, anthropomorphic animals, and opposition to destructive industry
Movie Details
- Directors
- Jérémie Degruson, Ben Stassen
- Release Date
- 2020-07-23
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (246)
Cast
- Jules Medcraft
- David Lodge
- Grant George
- Shyloh Oostwald
- Joey Camen
- Kyle Hebert
- Jeff Rector
- Roger Craig Smith
- Sandy Fox
- Laila Berzins
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 Bigfoot Family about?
- A young Bigfoot and his animal allies journey into Alaska to rescue his vanished father and challenge an oil company's destructive plans.
- What is Bigfoot Family like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Bigfoot Family as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Bigfoot Family violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Bigfoot Family as mild.
- What did critics think of Bigfoot Family?
- Limited reception suggests a visually polished but uneven family sequel whose environmental adventure is more appealing than its story and characterization.
- Which films are like Bigfoot Family?
- Films with a similar feel include Son of Bigfoot, Abominable, and The Lorax.
- How long is Bigfoot Family?
- Bigfoot Family runs 97 minutes.
- Where can I watch Bigfoot Family?
- In United States, Bigfoot Family streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
