Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- breezy
- heartwarming
- family movie night
- lazy afternoon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the sequel's episodic story and forced humor weaker than its predecessor, while acknowledging occasional amusement and a capable lead vocal performance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kronk's present circumstances frame several flashback stories about his attempts to impress his father and navigate friendship and competition.
Kronk repeatedly seeks to impress his hard-to-please father, making parental validation the central emotional driver.
The film uses 2d animation, comic reversals, exaggerated reactions, and overtly humorous situations to deliver its lessons.
Kronk discovers that friends and staying true to himself matter more than winning approval or appearing successful.
Films like Kronk's New Groove, and why
The Emperor's New Groove
shares animated comedy, family-friendly humor, sequel energy, and a comedic supporting character promoted to protagonist
The Lion King 1½
shares colorful animated comedy, musical elements, broad slapstick, and a warm friendship-centered message
Brother Bear 2
shares family animation, episodic storytelling, comic misunderstandings, and an emphasis on friendship over status
Movie Details
- Directors
- Saul Blinkoff, Elliot M. Bour
- Release Date
- 2005-12-05
- Runtime
- 75 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (1384)
Cast
- Patrick Warburton
- Tracey Ullman
- Eartha Kitt
- David Spade
- John Goodman
- Wendie Malick
- John Mahoney
- John Fiedler
- Jeff Bennett
- Bob Bergen
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- 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 Kronk's New Groove about?
- A lovable but approval-hungry chef stumbles through comic flashbacks before learning that friendship and authenticity matter more than impressing his father.
- What is Kronk's New Groove like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Kronk's New Groove as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Kronk's New Groove violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Kronk's New Groove.
- What did critics think of Kronk's New Groove?
- Critics broadly found the sequel's episodic story and forced humor weaker than its predecessor, while acknowledging occasional amusement and a capable lead vocal performance.
- Which films are like Kronk's New Groove?
- Films with a similar feel include The Emperor's New Groove, The Lion King 1½, and Brother Bear 2.
- How long is Kronk's New Groove?
- Kronk's New Groove runs 75 minutes.
- Where can I watch Kronk's New Groove?
- In United States, Kronk's New Groove streams on Disney Plus.
