Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- playful
- whimsical
- uplifting
- family movie night
- children's adventure afternoon
What critics said
Critics found the colorful animated fantasy suitable for very young viewers and devoted Smurf fans, but broadly considered its story predictable and its animation bland.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Smurfette leads the journey into the Forbidden Forest while pursuing the lost village and the secret of Smurf history.
The Forbidden Forest is explicitly filled with magical creatures encountered during the Smurfs' race.
A mysterious map sends Smurfette, Brainy, Clumsy, and Hefty toward the lost village before Gargamel can reach it.
Smurfette is the central protagonist and travels with three male friends while confronting Gargamel's pursuit.
Films like Smurfs: The Lost Village, and why
Kubo and the Two Strings
animated fantasy adventure centered on a young heroine discovering an unfamiliar magical world
How to Train Your Dragon
family-friendly animated quest featuring magical creatures, danger, humor, and a strong friendship theme
The Croods
colorful fantasy animation with a group journey, comic supporting characters, and an evil supernatural antagonist
Movie Details
- Director
- Kelly Asbury
- Release Date
- 2017-03-23
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (1593)
Cast
- Demi Lovato
- Rainn Wilson
- Joe Manganiello
- Jack McBrayer
- Danny Pudi
- Mandy Patinkin
- Julia Roberts
- Michelle Rodriguez
- Ellie Kemper
- Ariel Winter
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, 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 Smurfs: The Lost Village about?
- Smurfette and her friends race through a magical forest to uncover a hidden Smurf village before Gargamel can claim its secret.
- What is Smurfs: The Lost Village like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Smurfs: The Lost Village as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Smurfs: The Lost Village violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Smurfs: The Lost Village as mild.
- What did critics think of Smurfs: The Lost Village?
- Critics found the colorful animated fantasy suitable for very young viewers and devoted Smurf fans, but broadly considered its story predictable and its animation bland.
- Which films are like Smurfs: The Lost Village?
- Films with a similar feel include Kubo and the Two Strings, How to Train Your Dragon, and The Croods.
- How long is Smurfs: The Lost Village?
- Smurfs: The Lost Village runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch Smurfs: The Lost Village?
- In United States, Smurfs: The Lost Village streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel.
