Lilo & Stitch

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Lilo & Stitch

PG

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

Dec 25, 2010

4/5

Cute story, great characters, fabulous soundtrack.

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Ted Shen

Chicago Reader

Nov 16, 2009

Smart, poignant, and utterly beguiling.

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Richard Corliss

TIME Magazine

Sep 2, 2008

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.

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John Stark

Mac the Movie Guy

Sep 13, 2025

90/100

If Ohana means family, than Lilo and Stitch leave you feeling like they are part of your Ohana.

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

Jul 9, 2025

4/5

I had never seen this before and really enjoyed this. Stitch is out of his mind but I liked that there were layers to his character and real growth shown.

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

Jul 9, 2025

4/5

I really love this movie; between the great titular characters, the dark slightly unhinged humor, and amazing animation...this is a Disney classic!

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Charles C

May 24, 2025

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

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Riq J

@Riqqq Aug 30, 2026

Such an amazing Disney classic. The animation from back then will never cease to amaze me .

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Gordon M

@gordumb Jul 27, 2026

Mosquito joke always gets me

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 11, 2026

One of Disney's most captivating films. Beyond Stitch's humor, the movie primarily tackles deep themes like family, loneliness, and accepting differences. The relationship between Lilo and Stitch is truly touching, carrying a simple yet powerful message: nobody is perfect, but everyone deserves to be loved.

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Sabih A

@RT57875922 Jun 27, 2026

Fun Family Time First Time, Very much a disney movie, the story is great, stitch is the most adorable menace with a wonderful mini arc. The flow and chemistry between characters was so good. Its hilarious throughout. But I never really grew up with it and I don't feel like giving this a 100% its somewhere between a 86% to a 91% for me. So like rounded up to a 9/10. Wonderful Movie, Very Rewatchable.

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Chris P

@Xiao_Proxies Apr 14, 2026

Lilo & Stitch might not always be the first title people name when listing Disney's greats, but it absolutely deserves a spot among them. It's a vibrant, quirky, and emotionally resonant story that blends science fiction chaos with the warmth of a deeply human tale about family, belonging, and acceptance. The Hawaiian setting adds a unique flavor rarely explored in animation, with a great soundtrack that mixes Elvis Presley tunes and original island-inspired melodies. Stitch, the chaotic but lovable alien, is the heart of the film, and it's no surprise he became one of Disney's most iconic modern characters. The movie's central message, embodied in the simple yet powerful word Ohana, elevates it beyond its humorous and action-packed surface. While it feels a bit short and could've explored more depth with its characters and themes, what's there is tightly crafted and genuinely moving. It's a beautifully weird and heartfelt film that proves Disney's magic goes beyond fairy tales.

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Synopsis

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: Christopher Sanders
Producer: Clark Spencer
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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