Curious George

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Curious George

G

Released Feb 10, 2006

1h 27m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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In this animated film, explorer Ted (Will Ferrell) journeys to Africa hoping to recover an important artifact for his friend Bloomsberry (Dick Van Dyke), a museum director. Instead, however, he discovers an irrepressible little primate named George, who stows away on the ship back to New York City. There, Ted tries to stop plans to demolish the museum, but he has his hands full taking care of his new simian friend, whose curiosity may turn out to be more beneficial than anyone had imagined.

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Critics Consensus

Curious George is a bright, sweet, faithful adaptation of the beloved children's books.

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Christy Lemire

Deseret News (Salt Lake City)

Director Matthew O'Callaghan and screenwriter Ken Kaufman haven't tried to create a film that's hip, just one that's funny and sweet, and in that sense they've succeeded.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 18, 2008

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Kate Taylor

Globe and Mail

Gentle enough to satisfy the wee ones but has little to offer their adult companions...

Rated: 2/4

Jun 4, 2008

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Nathan Rabin

AV Club

The welcome absence of strained cleverness qualifies as one of its biggest virtues.

Rated: B-

Feb 2, 2007

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James Croot

Stuff.co.nz

Throw in an impressive vocal cast, including Van Dyke, Ferrell, Drew Barrymore and Joan Plowright and a terrific batch of toe-tapping Jack Johnson tunes -- and, even more than 15 years on, George is a movie with great school holiday appeal.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 12, 2023

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

It is, quite contentedly, a children's film.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Sep 5, 2020

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Get curious! Let Curious George bring out the curiosity in you this weekend.

Nov 7, 2019

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Jesus C

Good movie I love it when ted does diarrhea on the guy who falls asleep then george thought it was chocolate so he ate it

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/29/24

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alan g

Curious George updated for the 21st century. Sweet and surprisingly fun for all ages. Even adults won't find it boring. Kids will love it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/11/24

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Audience Member

This movie is so goated. The animation was amazing for 2006, and still is amazing for todays standards. And the score by Jack Johnson is beautiful. This movie is peak, please watch it. Please.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/01/24

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Jesse S

This is one of the best 2d animated movies I've ever seen with its stellar voice cast, amazing story and heartwarming message, the best ever in 2006. 9/10

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/27/23

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Linden D

Love this movie! One of my ultimate childhood favorites!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/15/24

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Rami A

The film stays true to the books' innocence and charm. Plus, it's fun to watch something so gentle as this.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/29/23

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Matthew O'Callaghan

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Will Ferrell

The Man in the Yellow Hat

Drew Barrymore

Maggie

David Cross

Junior

Eugene Levy

Clovis

Dick Van Dyke

Mr. Bloomsberry

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Synopsis

In this animated film, explorer Ted (Will Ferrell) journeys to Africa hoping to recover an important artifact for his friend Bloomsberry (Dick Van Dyke), a museum director. Instead, however, he discovers an irrepressible little primate named George, who stows away on the ship back to New York City. There, Ted tries to stop plans to demolish the museum, but he has his hands full taking care of his new simian friend, whose curiosity may turn out to be more beneficial than anyone had imagined.

Director: Matthew O'Callaghan
Producer: Brian Grazer, Ron Howard
Screenwriter: Ken Kaufman, David Reynolds
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 10, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $58.3M
Runtime: 1h 27m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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