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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Pedro Henrique C

The Emperor's New Groove is a very nice and enjoyable animation to watch. Few children of this new generation are unfamiliar with Disney's old creations, but if they are familiar with them, they will love it. Rating: 7.0

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/17/25

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HameZz O

Remember liking it as a kid. The animation holds up and the story's entertaining. I'm guessing if you're a parent your kids will like it and you'll also be pretty entertained for a kids movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/14/25

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 19 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring David Spade and John Goodman as animated heroes winning my heart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/11/25

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Audience Member

This is probably one of the best Disney films ever period

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/08/25

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Caysen A

amazing and has a crap ton of meme potential.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/10/25

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Mark Dindal

Director

David Spade

Kuzco (Emperor)

John Goodman

Pacha (Llama Herder)

Eartha Kitt

Yzma

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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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