Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

PG

Released Jul 22, 2022

1 hr. 29 min.

Kids & Family

Comedy

Animation

TRAILER

for Marcel the Shell with Shoes On: Trailer 1

List

98%

193 Reviews

Tomatometer

90%

1,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. But when a documentary filmmaker discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family. A beloved character gets his big-screen debut in this hilarious and heartwarming story about finding connection in the smallest corners.

Read More

Read Less

Watch on Fandango at Home

Premiered Apr 30

Buy Now

Fandango at Home

Netflix

Prime Video

Paramount+

Showtime

Apple TV

Watch Marcel the Shell with Shoes On with a subscription on Netflix, Paramount+, Showtime, rent on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV, or buy on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, Apple TV.

Critics Consensus

Poignant, profound, and utterly heartwarming, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is animated entertainment with real heart.

Read Critics Reviews

Audience Consensus

Beautiful inside and out, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On proves even the smallest, strangest characters can give you big feels.

Read Audience Reviews

Elsa

Its an absolutely delightful & imaginative stop-action film. Its lovable characters will teach you to see everyday objects & experiences with fresh eyes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

Full Review

Jared Z

Incredibly creative and cute. Ultimately though, not sure I needed to spend 90 minutes with Marcel.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/15/22

Full Review

Nettie

I liked that it was all about family and community. It actually had me tearing up a couple times.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/11/22

Full Review

Rosemary M

A little slow start but picks up and is a very thoughtful and extremely creative movie. Totally recommend

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/11/22

Full Review

Ruthe B

Heartfelt and buoyantly original - this is a film for all ages.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/06/22

Full Review

Lisa

The messages were really good, but being a animated shell my daughters wanted to see it. However it was too above them so they didn't enjoy it. It's more an adult movie for sure.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/06/22

Full Review

Read all reviews

Post a rating

Dean Fleischer-Camp

Director

Jenny Slate

Marcel

Rosa Salazar

Actor

Thomas Mann

Actor

Isabella Rossellini

Connie

Dean Fleischer-Camp

Dean

Show Less Cast & Crew

Show More Cast & Crew

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On: Movie Clip - Nana Connie

0:40

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On: Exclusive Movie Clip - Let the Battle Begin

1:18

View more videos

95%

93%

Hundreds of Beavers

TRAILER

for Hundreds of Beavers

67%

29%

The Stranger

TRAILER

for The Stranger

50%

92%

The Stolen Valley

TRAILER

for The Stolen Valley

93%

95%

Dune: Part Two

TRAILER

for Dune: Part Two

71%

60%

Immaculate

TRAILER

for Immaculate

82%

75%

In the Land of Saints and Sinners

TRAILER

for In the Land of Saints and Sinners

69%

86%

Sweet Dreams

TRAILER

for Sweet Dreams

56%

84%

DogMan

TRAILER

for DogMan

%

38%

Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer

%

%

An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th

TRAILER

for An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

Oscar Winners 2023: Full List of the 95th Academy Awards Winners

Where to Watch the Oscar-Nominated Films of 2023: Streaming, on Video-on-Demand, and in Theaters

2023 Producers Guild Awards Nominations: The Full List

Best Movies of 2022

23:37

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On: Exclusive Featurette - Behind the Scenes

1:09

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On: Trailer 1

2:23

View more videos

View more photos

Craig Mathieson

The Age (Australia)

The way director Dean Fleischer Camp mixes stop-motion animation and live action filmmaking is matched by the storytelling’s fusion -- everything gels delightfully.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jul 28, 2023

Full Review

Mark Kermode

Observer (UK)

A joyous juxtaposition of quotidian, vérité-style dialogue and fancifully inventive visuals that hits a tragicomic sweet spot.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 19, 2023

Full Review

Donald Clarke

Irish Times

No emotion is forced, but, as we move towards a touching denouement, even Teflon psyches will find themselves opening up to the oddest of outsiders.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 17, 2023

Full Review

Nuha Hassan

Nuha Hassan

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On has a simple plot but a character that overcomes the fear of loneliness. It’s a universal feeling that will surely resonate with viewers.

Sep 8, 2023

Full Review

Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

A simple but beautiful film about appreciating the little things in life. + Hilarious along the way! A24 has its first family feature & it’s a HIT!

Jul 25, 2023

Full Review

Tina Kakadelis

Beyond the Cinerama Dome

There’s a lot for a one-inch shell to be afraid of. It’s easy to make excuses and turn down opportunities that scare us, and it’s easy to stay in the world that we know, but humanity is at its best when we are brave.

Jul 24, 2023

Full Review

Read all reviews

Synopsis

Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. But when a documentary filmmaker discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family. A beloved character gets his big-screen debut in this hilarious and heartwarming story about finding connection in the smallest corners.

Director: Dean Fleischer-Camp
Executive Producer: William Byerley, Philipp Engelhorn, Nion McEvoy, Michael Raisler
Screenwriter: Dean Fleischer-Camp, Jenny Slate, Nick Paley
Distributor: A24
Production Co: Cinereach
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Some Suggestive Material)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 22, 2022, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 6, 2022
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.7M

Most Popular at Home Now