Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip

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2025

1h 36m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Drama

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Alexander Garcia (Thom Nemer) has always believed he has the worst luck in the world, so when his mom Val (Eva Longoria) devises a plan to bring her seemingly disconnected family on a fancy vacation to Mexico City aboard a luxury RV as part of her travel writing job, he is sure it will end in disaster. Despite his fears, the family -- including dad Frank (Jesse Garcia), teen sister Mia (Paulina Chávez), Grandma Lidia (Rose Portillo), and Grandpa Gil (Cheech Marin) -- set out, only to find absolutely everything is going terribly wrong. When the family discovers an ancient, cursed idol may be to blame, they must work together to return it to where it belongs.

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Catherine Bray

Guardian

It’s a frequent complaint that a film is boring because nothing happens, but here is an example where the problem is things are just constantly happening, creating a kind of antics-fatigue.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 1, 2025

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Rachel Wagner

rachelsreviews.net

lots of lowbrow humor... none of it lands, none of it is funny and even Cheech Marin can’t bring any spark into this sad family affair.

Apr 7, 2025

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Mark Meszoros

The News-Herald (Willoughby, OH)

Very Bad Road Trip falls a little short of both its early promise and its 2014 predecessor, but if you’re in the market for about an hour and a half of family-friendly entertainment at home, it’s a solid choice.

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 4, 2025

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Jennifer Green

Common Sense Media

This family film has good vibes and likeable characters, even if the comic timing isn't always perfect.

Apr 2, 2025

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John Serba

Decider

Your mileage may vary on this Road Trip. Some of you will find it just fine, but considering the overabundance of smarter, funnier options for family viewing in the streaming landscape, I gotta say SKIP IT.

Mar 31, 2025

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Casey Chong

Casey's Movie Mania

Saved by a fun, charming cast.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 31, 2025

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Haicam Y

Surprised at the poor reviews. Are kids movies so much better than they used to be? It’s silly and corny, but family friendly with some beautiful views. Especially good for young kids who will find it really funny. And the theme of immigrant families was a welcome addition to this usually very boring genre.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/08/25

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Lluvia A

I personally didn’t mind this film. This is definitely slapstick humor aimed at kids. Everything works out in the end. I am really glad to see Paulina Chavez’s star rise. Watch with kids otherwise I don’t really recommend it.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/21/25

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Nikolas N

I personally enjoyed the movie. The humor (to me) was funny enough and I laughed at the family's misfortune. It had a happy ending. Plus, it's casting choices were good. Overall, I really enjoyed even if it seemed a little over the top.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/05/25

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D G B B

This is a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Movie :-( My youngest (8) was genuinely scared by the witches and didn’t want to finish it. My middle (10) and oldest (13) simply didn’t laugh—the humor just didn’t land. Same with my wife and me - it was just . . . hmm . . . 'dumb' As a parent, I simply found no redeeming qualities here. With so many genuinely fun and heartwarming family films out there, this one isn’t worth the time. I can’t recommend it. Stick to the original :-)

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/04/25

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Audience Member

Paulina Chavez is so great in the movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/20/25

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Ace R

Great family movie! Funny, and it constantly keeps your attention. Worth seeing. I recommend that you see this movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/20/25

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Marvin Lemus

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Eva Longoria

Val Garcia

Cheech Marin

Gil

Cristo Fernández

Chavo

Jesse Garcia

Henry

Paulina Chávez

Mia Garcia

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Alexander Garcia (Thom Nemer) has always believed he has the worst luck in the world, so when his mom Val (Eva Longoria) devises a plan to bring her seemingly disconnected family on a fancy vacation to Mexico City aboard a luxury RV as part of her travel writing job, he is sure it will end in disaster. Despite his fears, the family -- including dad Frank (Jesse Garcia), teen sister Mia (Paulina Chávez), Grandma Lidia (Rose Portillo), and Grandpa Gil (Cheech Marin) -- set out, only to find absolutely everything is going terribly wrong. When the family discovers an ancient, cursed idol may be to blame, they must work together to return it to where it belongs.

Director: Marvin Lemus
Producer: Dan Cohen, Lisa Henson, Dan Levine, Shawn Levy
Screenwriter: Matt Lopez
Distributor: Disney+
Production Co: Pipeline Studios, Walt Disney Pictures, The Jim Henson Company, 21 Laps Entertainment, BCD Travel
Rating: PG (Brief Language|Some Thematic Elements)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 28, 2025
Runtime: 1h 36m

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