Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- playful
- warm
- whimsical
- family movie night
- children's afternoon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film light-hearted, visually charming, and faithful to the innocence of the books, while considering its plot simplistic and its modern references distracting.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The natural history museum is threatened with conversion into a parking lot, motivating Ted's expedition to obtain a crowd-drawing idol.
The film uses traditional two-dimensional animation that echoes the simple colors and shapes of the original books.
Ted and the lonely monkey George form a nurturing friendship after George accidentally travels home from Africa.
George's irrepressible curiosity propels chases, accidents, and playful disruptions across the city.
Films like Curious George, and why
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
bright traditional animation, child-friendly adventure, and a warm human-animal friendship
Paddington
playful animated comedy built around an inquisitive animal companion and gentle family themes
The Adventures of Milo and Otis
colorful family adventure, fish-out-of-water humor, and an uplifting bond between human and animal characters
The BFG
classic children's-book adaptation with expressive animation, whimsical mischief, and uncomplicated emotional warmth
Movie Details
- Director
- Matthew O'Callaghan
- Release Date
- 2006-02-10
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (590)
Cast
- Will Ferrell
- Drew Barrymore
- David Cross
- Eugene Levy
- Joan Plowright
- Dick Van Dyke
- Frank Welker
- Ed O'Ross
- Michael Chinyamurindi
- Michael Sorich
Where to watch in United States
- 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 Curious George about?
- A well-meaning museum explorer and an irrepressibly curious monkey turn a desperate rescue mission into a colorful journey of friendship.
- What is Curious George like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Curious George as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Curious George violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Curious George.
- What did critics think of Curious George?
- Critics broadly found the film light-hearted, visually charming, and faithful to the innocence of the books, while considering its plot simplistic and its modern references distracting.
- Which films are like Curious George?
- Films with a similar feel include The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, Paddington, The Adventures of Milo and Otis, and The BFG.
- How long is Curious George?
- Curious George runs 87 minutes.
- Where can I watch Curious George?
- In United States, Curious George is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
