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Are We There Yet?

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Attempting to win the favor of the newly divorced Suzanne (Nia Long), Nick (Ice Cube) offers to accompany her children, Lindsey (Aleisha Allen) and Kevin (Philip Bolden), on a flight from Portland, Ore., to Canada to see their mother. A mishap with a corkscrew and a metal detector gets the troupe banned from the flight, however, so Nick is forced to drive the kids in his prized Lincoln Navigator. Tensions inevitably rise during the long road trip, but Nick is not to be deterred.
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Critics Consensus

This supposed family comedy staring the usually blameless Ice Cube and Nia Long has provoked most critics to write, "Is it over yet?"

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media 12/22/2010
2/5
Less amusing than a game of license plate bingo. Go to Full Review
Nathan Rabin AV Club 10/06/2006
Are We There Yet? all too effectively conveys the claustrophobic horror of being shackled in a small space with two whiny, hateful children. Go to Full Review
BBC.com 02/22/2005
1/5
That we're supposed to find any of these characters appealing is just one of the mysteries posed by this so-called 'family' comedy. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 04/27/2024
2/4
...a watchable yet progressively disappointing comedy... Go to Full Review
James Croot The Post NZ 02/26/2021
1/5
Are We There Yet? manages to be utterly tasteless, saccharine and unsatisfying all at once. Go to Full Review
Kaleem Aftab The List 04/23/2019
3/5
Although it's far from perfect, there are enough laughs and endearing moments to just about keep you and -- more importantly perhaps -- the kids entertained for the whole ride. Go to Full Review
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Jbdh H Nov 28 Pretty good. I don’t get the critics, I watch movies to relax and chill, not "this sucks because it shows children in dangerous situations!". Like dawg, it’s fake. DRAMA QUEEN! Also, it has a gross sense of humor because it’s advertised to a young audience with a sense of mainly potty humor! Learn to watch a movie!!! See more Stephen C @bob25009 Nov 23 Funny in 01 hour, 34 minutes, and 45 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The worldwide gross is $97,918,663.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG for Rude Humor and Language!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Filmed in color for January 21st, 2005, release date of this movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Copyright 2005-2025 Columbia Tri-Star Pictures, a Sony company!!!!!!!!!!! Celebrating 20th Anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Gabriel M @Anonymous12 Nov 2 I thought “Are We There Yet?” was interesting at first, but the moment the bathroom scene came up — with one of the kids asking to be taken to the restroom — I was completely cringed out and immediately turned it off. I’m honestly relieved I didn’t finish the rest of this garbage. This has to be Ice Cube’s worst attempt at producing a family movie, especially when it comes to comedy. The humor falls flat, the scenes are awkward rather than funny, and it just feels like a painful watch from the start. See more Marija R Sep 4 It's just a relaxing movie to watch. Not anything revolutionary, not a masterpiece, but it made me want to watch the sequel. Definitely watchable and enjoyable. But don't expect too much. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Jul 27 Are We There Yet?, starring Ice Cube and Nia Long, is one of those early-2000s family comedies that aims for charm but ends up feeling more exhausting than entertaining. The premise—a man trying to win over a woman by chauffeuring her kids on a long road trip—is classic enough for the genre, but the execution misses the mark. While there are glimpses of humor and heart, the film struggles to balance them, often veering into over-the-top slapstick and awkward situations. The script is the movie’s biggest flaw. Dialogue is clunky, jokes are repetitive, and pacing swings wildly between slow, dragging scenes and rushed, chaotic sequences. Some scenes, like the infamous house sequence with the over-the-top realtor, push the comedy so far that it stops being funny and starts feeling absurd. Instead of clever family humor, the film often leans into cartoonish exaggeration that just highlights how thinly the story is held together. Performances are equally uneven. Ice Cube, who can be very charismatic in the right role, feels restrained here, lacking material that allows him to shine. The daughter’s child acting is stiff and unnatural, making it difficult to fully engage with the story. Nia Long, however, is a bright spot—she delivers a grounded, warm performance that almost makes the movie watchable and shows why she remains a respected figure in film. Visually, the movie does what it needs to but nothing more. Road-trip scenes and family hijinks are staged competently, but there’s no flair or style to elevate the material. The direction is functional, guiding the actors through the scenes, but it can’t rescue a script that often feels scattered and poorly conceived. Ultimately, Are We There Yet? is a frustrating mix of potential and mediocrity. The concept had room for genuine laughs and heart, but the execution never allows it to fully land. The film’s saving grace is Nia Long, whose charm and acting talent inject life into an otherwise dull and messy comedy. For families or fans of Ice Cube’s lighter roles, it might hold some nostalgic appeal, but for anyone seeking a truly entertaining family film, there are far better options from the era. See more Kenechukwu Kingsley O Jul 26 You see, I like movies like this because it just is supposed to be relaxing to watch.....how you "CRITICS" watch movies like this without relaxing is beyond me. Giving a normal everyday relaxing atmosphere of a movie 2 stars. Unbelievable See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Attempting to win the favor of the newly divorced Suzanne (Nia Long), Nick (Ice Cube) offers to accompany her children, Lindsey (Aleisha Allen) and Kevin (Philip Bolden), on a flight from Portland, Ore., to Canada to see their mother. A mishap with a corkscrew and a metal detector gets the troupe banned from the flight, however, so Nick is forced to drive the kids in his prized Lincoln Navigator. Tensions inevitably rise during the long road trip, but Nick is not to be deterred.
Director
Brian Levant
Producer
Ice Cube, Matt Alvarez, Dan Kolsrud
Screenwriter
Steven Gary Banks, Claudia Grazioso
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Revolution Studios
Rating
PG (Rude Humor|Language)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 21, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 25, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$82.3M
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.37:1)
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