Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- energetic
- warm
- family movie night
- weekend viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the animation, choreographed action, and energy enjoyable for younger viewers and longtime fans, but considered the plot and dialogue mundane or overly serious.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Leonardo's absence leaves Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo directionless, while Splinter pushes the Turtles toward renewed unity.
Critical reception specifically noted the film's cool, noirish visual and sound-design atmosphere despite its family positioning.
The plot foregrounds the Turtles' separate lives and conflicting levels of purpose before they reunite to confront the ancient creatures.
The mutant Turtles operate as secret crime fighters connected to New York City while maintaining hidden identities.
Films like TMNT, and why
The Incredibles
animated superhero adventure with martial arts action, family themes, comedic energy, and a team reuniting against a world-threatening enemy
Big Hero 6
family-friendly animated action adventure centered on a quirky team, secret identities, sibling dynamics, and comic-book spectacle
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
stylized animated superhero comedy featuring martial arts, urban crime fighting, colorful characters, and accessible action
The LEGO Batman Movie
comic-book action adventure with a dysfunctional hero group, humorous banter, and a threat requiring the team to work together
Movie Details
- Director
- Kevin Munroe
- Release Date
- 2007-03-23
- Runtime
- 87 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (1278)
Cast
- Chris Evans
- Sarah Michelle Gellar
- Patrick Stewart
- Mako
- Zhang Ziyi
- James Arnold Taylor
- Mitchell Whitfield
- Nolan North
- Mikey Kelley
- Laurence Fishburne
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- 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 TMNT about?
- A directionless team of mutant ninja brothers must overcome their fractured family dynamic and reunite when ancient creatures threaten New York and the world.
- What is TMNT like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of TMNT as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is TMNT violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in TMNT as mild.
- What did critics think of TMNT?
- Critics generally found the animation, choreographed action, and energy enjoyable for younger viewers and longtime fans, but considered the plot and dialogue mundane or overly serious.
- Which films are like TMNT?
- Films with a similar feel include The Incredibles, Big Hero 6, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, and The LEGO Batman Movie.
- How long is TMNT?
- TMNT runs 87 minutes.
- Where can I watch TMNT?
- In United States, TMNT is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
In Ember's collections
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