Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
A wildly stylized turtle-team adventure turns Leo’s struggle to lead his brothers into a time-bending battle against an alien apocalypse.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Breakneck
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- irreverent
- witty
- thrilling
- family movie night
- weekend adventure
What critics said
Critics generally found the film heartfelt, funny, visually inventive, and action-packed, while considering its plot and characterization comparatively simple.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film is noted for distinctive animation, striking designs, and energetic fight choreography throughout its alien invasion set pieces.
Leo is specifically forced to rise and lead Raph, Donnie, and Mikey while confronting an extinction-level threat.
A mysterious stranger arrives from the future to warn the turtles about the Krang and the world's impending danger.
The film adapts the Rise television iteration of the iconic turtles with new designs, comedic energy, and a distinct animation identity.
Films like Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie, and why
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
stylized animated superhero action, youthful team dynamics, comedic banter, and an emotionally sincere coming-of-age arc
The Lego Batman Movie
family-friendly animated adventure combining comic-book spectacle, irreverent humor, colorful visual invention, and team bonding
Big Hero 6
animated superhero ensemble with fast-paced action, jokey sibling-like relationships, and an accessible save-the-world narrative
Kung Fu Panda
martial-arts-inflected animated action, playful character humor, and a young hero learning responsibility within a team
Movie Details
- Directors
- Andy Suriano, Ant Ward
- Release Date
- 2022-11-19
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (118)
Cast
- Ben Schwartz
- Omar Benson Miller
- Brandon Mychal Smith
- Josh Brener
- Haley Joel Osment
- Eric Bauza
- Kat Graham
- Jim Pirri
- Toks Olagundoye
- Rhys Darby
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 Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie about?
- A wildly stylized turtle-team adventure turns Leo’s struggle to lead his brothers into a time-bending battle against an alien apocalypse.
- What is Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie as moderate.
- What did critics think of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie?
- Critics generally found the film heartfelt, funny, visually inventive, and action-packed, while considering its plot and characterization comparatively simple.
- Which films are like Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie?
- Films with a similar feel include Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, The Lego Batman Movie, Big Hero 6, and Kung Fu Panda.
- How long is Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie?
- Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie runs 86 minutes.
- Where can I watch Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie?
- In United States, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
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