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Play trailer 2:20 Poster for Leo PG Released Nov 17, 2023 1h 46m Kids & Family Musical Comedy Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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Actor and comedian Adam Sandler (Hotel Transylvania, The Wedding Singer) delivers signature laughs in this coming-of-age animated musical comedy about the last year of elementary school -- as seen through the eyes of a class pet. Jaded 74-year-old lizard Leo (Sandler) has been stuck in the same Florida classroom for decades with his terrarium-mate turtle (Bill Burr). When he learns he only has one year left to live, he plans to escape to experience life on the outside but instead gets caught up in the problems of his anxious students -- including an impossibly mean substitute teacher. It ends up being the strangest but most rewarding bucket list ever....
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Slick animation, catchy songs, and some winning voice work from a cast led by Adam Sandler help Leo strike an uneasy balance between satirical and sweet.

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Leo's uplifting message and (mostly) wholesome humor make for an animated movie the whole family can enjoy.

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Barry Hertz Globe and Mail Leo is a surprising, touching delight. Packed with witty original songs and threaded with a genuinely affecting narrative that speaks to kids and adults alike, the film earned the entirety of my attention. Jul 26, 2024 Full Review Robert Levin Newsday "Leo" has a positive message and some first-rate Sandler voice work. For many viewers, that's probably enough. But honesty compels us to note that there's a much better movie in there somewhere. Rated: 2.5/4 Jan 31, 2024 Full Review Sophie Butcher Empire Magazine Fun, warm, but meandering and too-long, Leo is an animated adventure with kindness and celebrating individuality on its mind – and is a great showcase for Sandler’s voice talents. Rated: 3/5 Nov 27, 2023 Full Review Samantha Schuster Cinéfilo Serial Not only is it a fun adventure for kids, but it also conveys many important and hopeful messages. Funny and heartwarming, with great animation and a great voice cast, Adam Sandler delivers a delightful story. [Full Review in Spanish] Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 25, 2025 Full Review John Daniel Tangalin The Cinema Spot From the first scene on, the screenwriters never waste a moment to relent in tackling themes like growing up, human connection, accentuating imperfection, socioeconomic class matters, the pricelessness of time, and broken home environments. Rated: 4/5 Jul 18, 2025 Full Review Andrew Fukui Geek Vibes Nation The film’s embracing of the anxieties of growing up allows both younger and older viewers to find some relatability in the material while its sharp humor and talented voice cast ensure that audiences of all ages have something to enjoy in the film. Rated: 8/10 Jul 17, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Rodney This was a fun movie, with sometimes almost realistic textures, like on the chicken nuggets early in the movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/05/25 Full Review Pedro Henrique C Leo is a classroom lizard who plays psychologist to help children face their fears and conflicts, this seems to be quite interesting to follow. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/27/25 Full Review Aarohon D one of the best movies ive seen Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/23/25 Full Review Audience Member This film is very beautiful. It truly encourages us to put ourselves in other people's shoes, to find humility and friendship, not just among friends but also among teachers, as it shows us that, like us, they struggle greatly to make their classes the best they can be. A film that blends humor and reflection. Saian Popayán Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/15/25 Full Review Stephen C I love the humor in its length of 1hour and 46 minutes, Rated PG for Rude/Suggestive Material and Some Language!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/04/25 Full Review Sam T Leo was a good film however it had too many songs. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/02/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Actor and comedian Adam Sandler (Hotel Transylvania, The Wedding Singer) delivers signature laughs in this coming-of-age animated musical comedy about the last year of elementary school -- as seen through the eyes of a class pet. Jaded 74-year-old lizard Leo (Sandler) has been stuck in the same Florida classroom for decades with his terrarium-mate turtle (Bill Burr). When he learns he only has one year left to live, he plans to escape to experience life on the outside but instead gets caught up in the problems of his anxious students -- including an impossibly mean substitute teacher. It ends up being the strangest but most rewarding bucket list ever....
Director
Robert Marianetti, Robert Smigel, David Wachtenheim
Producer
Adam Sandler
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Happy Madison Productions, Netflix
Rating
PG (Rude/Suggestive Material|Some Language)
Genre
Kids & Family, Musical, Comedy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 17, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 21, 2023
Runtime
1h 46m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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