Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- warm
- uplifting
- family movie night
- rainy day
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film charming and heart-warming, especially when Javier Bardem brings flamboyant showbiz energy, though its familiar story and uneven execution limited its impact.
What sets it apart
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Lyle is treated with suspicion because he is a crocodile, while his helpfulness and singing help him prove his character.
Lyle's singing becomes central to his bond with the Primm family and to Hector P. Valenti's showbiz ambitions.
The film places a talking, singing crocodile alongside live-action actors in contemporary New York City.
Lyle lives in the Primm family's East 88th Street home and helps with everyday chores and neighborhood relationships.
Films like Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, and why
Sing
shares a family-friendly talking-animal premise, upbeat musical numbers, and outsider acceptance themes
Hop
shares live-action and animation elements, a whimsical animal-centered comedy, and broad family entertainment
Paddington
shares a warm family fantasy, a misunderstood creature, and gentle themes of friendship and belonging
The Muppets
shares a child-oriented musical adventure built around an unusual animal performer and feel-good showbiz energy
Movie Details
- Directors
- Will Speck, Josh Gordon
- Release Date
- 2022-10-07
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (699)
Cast
- Shawn Mendes
- Winslow Fegley
- Javier Bardem
- Constance Wu
- Scoot McNairy
- Brett Gelman
- Ego Nwodim
- Lyric Hurd
- Jason Kravits
- Ben Palacios
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu, fuboTV, FXNow
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- 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 Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile about?
- A singing crocodile transforms a New York family’s household into a warm-hearted test of belonging, friendship, and showbiz hope.
- What is Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile.
- What did critics think of Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile?
- Critics broadly found the film charming and heart-warming, especially when Javier Bardem brings flamboyant showbiz energy, though its familiar story and uneven execution limited its impact.
- Which films are like Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile?
- Films with a similar feel include Sing, Hop, Paddington, and The Muppets.
- How long is Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile?
- Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile runs 106 minutes.
- Where can I watch Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile?
- In United States, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile streams on Hulu, fuboTV, FXNow.
