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Ice Age

Play trailer 2:23 Poster for Ice Age PG Released Mar 15, 2002 1h 21m Kids & Family Comedy Adventure Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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Twenty-thousand years ago, Earth is a wondrous, prehistoric world filled with great danger, not the least of which is the beginning of the Ice Age. To avoid a really bad frostbite, the planet's majestic creatures - and a few small, slothful ones - begin migrating south . The story revolves around sub-zero heroes: a woolly mammoth, a saber-toothed tiger, a sloth and a prehistoric combination of a squirrel and rat, known as Scrat.
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Even though Ice Age is treading over the same grounds as Monsters, Inc. and Shrek, it has enough wit and laughs to stand on its own.

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David Ansen Newsweek In the time-honored tradition of kids' films, Ice Age mixes broad displays of physical cruelty with a sweet message, which in this case is about the need of each member of a herd to look after the other. Mar 9, 2018 Full Review Ian Freer Empire Magazine Delivers solid laughs and thrills wrapped up in an infectious sense of character. Rated: 4/5 Dec 30, 2006 Full Review Geoff Andrew Time Out There's enough classically derived Road Runner-type fun to keep most family audiences happy. But the characters betray their contrivance. Jun 24, 2006 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review After the first three wordless minutes of Ice Age, where a mute squirrel creature named Scrat hilariously struggles to bury his sole remaining acorn in a newly formed glacier, everything goes downhill. Rated: 2/4 Sep 4, 2023 Full Review Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) Innovative illustration, sharp scripting and vibrant vocalising gives this sprightly animated comedy a knack for melting down the frostiest resistance. Rated: 3/5 Aug 14, 2020 Full Review Steve Biodrowski Cinefantastique The highlight of the film turns out to be the character least integral to the "plot" ... [Scrat's] apparently eternal quest for a beloved chestnut...plays like a series of classic cartoon short subjects... Jul 6, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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Julieta M Sid gotta be the most funniest character in the movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/11/25 Full Review daffy d Ice Age is, without a doubt, a classic. I'm not just saying that because it's a funny kids' movie—it's one of those rare animated films that genuinely holds up, no matter how many times you watch it. The main trio, Manny the mammoth, Sid the sloth, and Diego the saber-tooth tiger, are what make the movie so special. They’re a wild, mismatched crew forced together by circumstance, and their banter is gold. You've got Manny, the grumpy, tired dad of the group who's always annoyed but has a good heart. We all know a Manny. Then there's Sid, the chaotic, loud friend who gets on everyone's nerves but somehow brings the group together with his antics. He’s the comic relief, and his clueless energy is infectious. And Diego, the cool, quiet one who acts tough but eventually gets caught up in the found family dynamic. The journey to return the human baby is the central plot, but the real story is about these three very different creatures learning to trust each other and become a family. It's a universal theme, but the way they pull it off—with sharp humor, genuine emotional moments, and some killer animated slapstick—is what elevates it. And let's not forget Scrat. That little saber-toothed squirrel’s obsessive quest for his acorn is a comedic masterpiece. It’s a hilarious subplot that works perfectly on its own, and every one of his scenes is a highlight. From the jokes to the heartfelt moments, Ice Age is a timeless film that's still just as good as I remember. It’s a classic for a reason. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/04/25 Full Review Ciaran S Once upon a time in 2002 there was a beloved classic animated film called Ice Age, It was a nostalgic movie with a good story, decent animation & likable characters and was the highest grossing film of 2002 beating out of movies like "Resident Evil", "Showtime" & "The Time Machine" & was also the highest grossing animated film next to Disney's "Lilo & Stitch". Fast forward years with the franchise becoming progressively worse and no one got a happy ending, so my advice would be to just stick with the first movie because it's the only movie worth watching than those lazy sequels. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/04/25 Full Review Luiz Eduardo R Apesar de não contar com a tecnologia necessária para ser uma animação visualmente deslumbrante, A Era do Gelo entrega uma animação minimamente boa, com animais bem detalhados e cenários gelados bem construídos. A partir daí, o filme acerta em cheio: o trio principal — Manny, Sid e Diego — é cativante, carismático e possui uma química irresistível em cena. A comédia é ousada e inteligente, fazendo rir tanto crianças quanto adultos. O roteiro é bem estruturado, com uma motivação clara para a aventura e uma ótima exploração do período da Era do Gelo, trazendo contextos históricos de forma acessível e interessante. As mensagens emocionam, principalmente a de que família não é apenas sangue, com cenas tocantes que arrancam lágrimas com facilidade. Um clássico moderno e inesquecível — nota 10/10. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/22/25 Full Review Figure L Bro this is clearly a good movie like whoever hates it is probably brain dead or a 5 year old kid I recommend you to see it Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/09/25 Full Review Axel V Es una mala película %33🤮 Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 07/06/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Twenty-thousand years ago, Earth is a wondrous, prehistoric world filled with great danger, not the least of which is the beginning of the Ice Age. To avoid a really bad frostbite, the planet's majestic creatures - and a few small, slothful ones - begin migrating south . The story revolves around sub-zero heroes: a woolly mammoth, a saber-toothed tiger, a sloth and a prehistoric combination of a squirrel and rat, known as Scrat.
Director
Chris Wedge
Producer
Lori Forte
Screenwriter
Michael J. Wilson, Michael Berg, Peter Ackerman, Michael J. Wilson
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Blue Sky Studios, Fox Animation Studios
Rating
PG (Mild Peril)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 15, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$176.4M
Runtime
1h 21m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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