Leo

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Leo

PG

Released Nov 17, 2023

1h 46m

Kids & Family

Musical

Comedy

Animation

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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....

Critics Consensus

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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Audience Says

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Nathan G

A very wonderful movie for kids and adults. Great plot and voice actors. This is a great movie for children to learn that no matter what you are going through, there is always someone who is willing to listen to you. The directions were great. One of Adam Sandler's best movies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/25/25

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Speakerman G

Uma animação divertida, até que gostei assistir e algumas piadas são legais, o porém que é um filme estranho e tem um Musical duvidoso, mas Adam Sandler consegue entregar algo legal

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

08/17/25

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Sebastian B

If you’re a kid, teenager, or even an adult, I’m pretty sure you’ll love this movie. Everybody is different in different ways, and that’s Ok. This is what happens in Leo. It’s also pretty rough when you’re in 5th grade and your moving on to Middle School. I remember when I was going to Middle School, I was a bit nervous, but after a couple of weeks, I got used to it. I’m sure teenagers and adults are gonna remember how it felt like going on to Middle School if they see this movie. Except, there are some adult jokes that seem inappropriate for kids, and I’m not really sure how to feel about all the pop culture references. But it’s still a good movie!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/14/25

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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

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Pedro Henrique C

Leo (2023) 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

08/15/25

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Aarohon D

one of the best movies ive seen

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/23/25

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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