Mr. Peabody & Sherman
A brilliant talking dog and his adopted son race through history to mend a time-travel disaster while learning what it means to be a family.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- playful
- hectic
- family movie night
- kids sleepover
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film colorful, fast-moving, witty, and entertaining for all ages, while noting its convoluted plot and dated source material.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mr. Peabody and Sherman use the WABAC machine to enter world-changing historical events and interact with notable figures.
Mr. Peabody’s greatest challenge is parenting Sherman while trying to protect him and repair the consequences of his time-travel mistake.
Mr. Peabody is simultaneously a talking dog, inventor, scientist, business titan, and adoptive father.
The WABAC journeys, historical environments, and animated slapstick create a vivid all-ages visual experience.
Films like Mr. Peabody & Sherman, and why
Meet the Robinsons
shared animated time travel adventure, historical encounters, family humor, and parent child themes
The Adventures of Tintin
shared colorful animated adventure, eccentric mentor figures, child protagonists, and comedic science fiction
Back to the Future
shared family-friendly time travel, historical settings, fast comic pacing, and heartfelt friendship
The Emperor's New Groove
shared talking-animal premise, child-centered adventure, visual comedy, and warm family dynamics
Movie Details
- Director
- Rob Minkoff
- Release Date
- 2014-02-07
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (2608)
Cast
- Ty Burrell
- Max Charles
- Ariel Winter
- Allison Janney
- Stephen Colbert
- Stephen Tobolowsky
- Stanley Tucci
- Karan Brar
- Joshua Rush
- Adam Alexi-Malle
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 Mr. Peabody & Sherman about?
- A brilliant talking dog and his adopted son race through history to mend a time-travel disaster while learning what it means to be a family.
- What is Mr. Peabody & Sherman like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mr. Peabody & Sherman as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Mr. Peabody & Sherman violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Mr. Peabody & Sherman as mild.
- What did critics think of Mr. Peabody & Sherman?
- Critics broadly found the film colorful, fast-moving, witty, and entertaining for all ages, while noting its convoluted plot and dated source material.
- Which films are like Mr. Peabody & Sherman?
- Films with a similar feel include Meet the Robinsons, The Adventures of Tintin, Back to the Future, and The Emperor's New Groove.
- How long is Mr. Peabody & Sherman?
- Mr. Peabody & Sherman runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mr. Peabody & Sherman?
- In United States, Mr. Peabody & Sherman is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
