Lilo & Stitch

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Lilo & Stitch

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Released Jun 21, 2002

1h 25m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Animation

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A tale of a young girl's close encounter with the galaxy's most wanted extraterrestrial. Lilo is a lonely Hawaiian girl who adopts a small ugly "dog," whom she names Stitch. Stitch would be the perfect pet if he weren't in reality a genetic experiment who has escaped from an alien planet and crash-landed on Earth. Through her love, faith and unwavering belief in ohana, the Hawaiian concept of family, Lilo helps unlock Stitch's heart and gives him the ability to care for someone else.

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Critics Consensus

Edgier than traditional Disney fare, Lilo and Stitch explores issues of family while providing a fun and charming story.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Cute story, great characters, fabulous soundtrack.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 25, 2010

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Ted Shen

Chicago Reader

Smart, poignant, and utterly beguiling.

Nov 16, 2009

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Richard Corliss

TIME Magazine

It's a bright, engaging bauble with half a dozen Elvis Presley songs for Mom and Dad, and just enough sass -- Stitch sticks his tongue into his nose and eats his snot -- to keep the tweeners giggling.

Sep 2, 2008

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Jana Monji

Age of the Geek

Neither my Hawaii-born husband nor I were fans of this film. We both weren't charmed by the animation templates for the people and I sensed a whiff of Gauguin in the air.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 3, 2025

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

I was really impressed with the idea of linking the child with the ill-tempered alien to deliver the message of nature versus nurture regarding pathological behavior that could lead to stigma and getting pathologized in bureaucratic systems.

May 23, 2025

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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

The heart of Lilo & Stitch is Ohana—a touching reminder that family isn't always about blood, but about love, loyalty, and those who choose to stay.

Rated: 5/5

May 6, 2025

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Charles C

Lilo and stitch was well made funny and lots of loving family scenes. If you love Hawaii and are a Lilo and Stitch fan you will love this movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/24/25

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Aidan W.

I remember liking this movie as a child, but upon rewatching it; it is a stunningly poignant exploration of family dynamics that is elevated by the sci fi elements. This movie is a pinnacle example of why animation works in its own right separate from live action because in a film filled with dazzling alien creatures and action scenes, the most memorable parts remain the intimate moments involving those characters in our world. Every character and moment is crafted with expert precision, not a second is wasted and by the end you’ll feel like you’re just as much a part of lilo and stitch’s ohana.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/02/25

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Kyle M

A worthily true Disney classic by its resonating heft and animated caress that stuck to the grounded core tested by the untraditional rambunctious nature, with the elegant addition of presenting the cultural likes through the music. (A)

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/30/25

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Amanda S

This above average family movie is definitely worth a watch with the Children for a family movie night.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/29/25

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Michael P

I haven't seen this movie in nearly 20 years but I love it so much. The story is a lot darker and deeper than I remember but it's fantastic. I look at my now 2 year old son and realize I am raising a Stitch which, whilst challenging, is amazing. I love the theme about family and sticking together and family isn't just about those we're related to but also those who we choose to be our family. Nobody gets left behind or forgotten

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/27/25

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Raquel E

The animation holds up beautifully, the emotional depth hits harder than expected, and the found-family theme is everything.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/27/25

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A tale of a young girl's close encounter with the galaxy's most wanted extraterrestrial. Lilo is a lonely Hawaiian girl who adopts a small ugly "dog," whom she names Stitch. Stitch would be the perfect pet if he weren't in reality a genetic experiment who has escaped from an alien planet and crash-landed on Earth. Through her love, faith and unwavering belief in ohana, the Hawaiian concept of family, Lilo helps unlock Stitch's heart and gives him the ability to care for someone else.

Director: Dean DeBlois, Christopher Sanders
Producer: Clark Spencer
Screenwriter: Dean DeBlois, Christopher Sanders
Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Animation, Walt Disney Television Animation
Rating: PG (Mild Sci-Fi Action)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 21, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Runtime: 1h 25m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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