The Emperor's New Groove

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The Emperor's New Groove

G

Released Dec 15, 2000

1h 19m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Animation

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Arrogant young Emperor Kuzco is transformed into a llama by his power-hungry advisor -- the devious diva Yzma. Stranded in the jungle, Kuzco's only chance to get back home and reclaim the high life rests with a good-hearted peasant named Pacha. Together, they must return Kuzco to the throne before Yzma tracks them down and finishes him off.

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Critics Consensus

The Emperor's New Groove isn't the most ambitious animated film, but its brisk pace, fresh characters, and big laughs make for a great time for the whole family.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

More fun, goofy cartoon antics than Disney polish.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 3, 2010

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

Ingenious action sequences driven by surprisingly little plot lead to a climax full of the transmogrification animation was invented for.

Nov 16, 2009

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Richard Corliss

TIME Magazine

Emperor doesn't aim too high or strain too hard; it is at ease inhabiting its pretty, miniature realm.

Sep 8, 2008

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

There’s a certain hipness and modernness to the characters and their conversations, providing a curious contrast to the ancient Incan setting, but it’s not enough to set it apart as a notable project.

Rated: 4/10

Jan 17, 2025

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

The Emperor’s New Groove is fast-paced, furiously amusing, and genuinely unlike any other Disney feature ever made.

Rated: 8/10

Jan 13, 2024

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Zita Short

InSession Film

It’s one of those near-flawless masterpieces that makes you wonder why every troubled production doesn’t result in a sensational finished product.

Feb 1, 2023

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norriskeel

still funny after all these years my step son actually sat through the whole thing amazing

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/11/22

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Kevin P

The story is done to death, but every line is so quotable and the voice cast is giving it there all to make this hilarious.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/25

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Nicholas C

This movie literally definied comedy for generations! Every moment with Kronk is golden and every aspect of this movie is unhinged in the best way possible. I really regret not wanting to watch this when I had the chance. This movie did not disappoint in the slightest. I'd give it 6 stars if I could

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/10/25

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María O

This is when Disney Company were more daring and Up to Risk into doing something fun. This was one of this movies that were suppose to be more serious and Epic like the Lion King, but then decided to turned into a comedy... And they nail it!! Kuzco it's a character that you love to hate first and then love him even more as his character develop. The story and plot twist cracked me Up every second Creative, daring and with a gorgous 2D animation with the spirit of Tex Avery cartoons

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/27/24

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Garrett B

It’s a comedic, under appreciated classic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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TROY S

The Emperor's New Groove is enjoyable with plenty of laughs provided mainly by our villainess, Yzma, and her dim-witted sidekick, Kronk.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/14/24

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Mark Dindal

Director

David Spade

Kuzco (Emperor)

John Goodman

Pacha (Llama Herder)

Eartha Kitt

Yzma

Patrick Warburton

Kronk

Wendie Malick

Pacha's Wife

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Synopsis

Arrogant young Emperor Kuzco is transformed into a llama by his power-hungry advisor -- the devious diva Yzma. Stranded in the jungle, Kuzco's only chance to get back home and reclaim the high life rests with a good-hearted peasant named Pacha. Together, they must return Kuzco to the throne before Yzma tracks them down and finishes him off.

Director: Mark Dindal
Producer: Randy Fullmer
Screenwriter: David Reynolds, Mark Dindal
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 15, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $89.6M
Runtime: 1h 19m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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