Missing Link

PG

Released Apr 12, 2019

1h 34m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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Tired of living a solitary life in the Pacific Northwest, Mr. Link -- 8 feet tall and covered in fur -- recruits fearless explorer Sir Lionel Frost to guide him on a journey to find his long-lost relatives in the fabled valley of Shangri-La. Along with adventurer Adelina Fortnight, the trio encounters their fair share of peril as they travel to the far reaches of the world. Through it all, they learn that sometimes one can find a family in the places one least expects.

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Critics Consensus

Another beautifully animated triumph for Laika, Missing Link is a visual treat with lots of humor, plenty of heart, and even a little food for thought.

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Kathleen Sachs

Chicago Reader

The film is sophisticated in its revisionist take on the adventure genre, introducing social and ecological concerns into the mix, though its irreverent humor is still accessible to children.

Feb 19, 2020

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

The pieces are all there... [but] I kind of would have preferred to watch the making of the movie than the actual movie.

Sep 27, 2019

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Roxana Hadadi

Punch Drunk Critics

With its nuanced narrative and astonishing visuals, Missing Link -- meticulously detailed and thematically dense -- is another delightful offering from Laika.

Rated: 4.5/5

Apr 16, 2019

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Calum Cooper

Source (Scotland)

Humongous scope alongside mesmerising sets, and a stylish harnessing of good old fashioned stop motion techniques allows us to feel the vastness of Butler’s ambitions and the enormity of the story.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 14, 2024

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Bianca Garner

In Their Own League

There is a reason I have a huge place in my heart for stop-motion animation as a medium. It could be the painstakingly crafted claymation, the heartwarming stories perfect for any demographic, the stellar voice casts, or all of that coming together...

Apr 21, 2022

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Lonita Cook

KCTV5 News at 9

[A] genius stop-motion animation.

Sep 14, 2021

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Genesis 1

Decent animation..plot could have been better.. voice acting well done..look for the sequel

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/18/24

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Wade W

Missing Link flew under the radar a bit when it came out in 2019. I'm just now watching it in 2023. It features an excellent voice cast, with Jackman, Galifianakis, and Saldana, among others. It's a concise little film about an explorer who sets off to find a Sasquatch in Washington state. Once he finds him, he's a lot funnier and friendlier than he thought. The two, along with Saldana's character, have to face off against a so-so villain in the end. It's an inoffensive and sometimes adorable picture that can be enjoyed by both kids and adults. Once the movie ended, I found the missing link to be missing "something" because it just kind of, happened. It doesn't do much to stand out. The story isn't exactly captivating. But it did entertain me and made me chuckle from time to time.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/16/23

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Gareth v

A fun and beautifully animated movie. One of the more under appreciated family movies of recent years.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/07/23

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Javier832 H

The only thing I really enjoyed was the credit's song

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

05/17/23

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G D

Watched on Netflix, a very enjoyable movie. I found it genius how they explained the title of the movie in the film and why it is so important. Good overall.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Drew F

It's the weakest Laika film. Which means its an absolute masterpiece of animation, at least.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Hugh Jackman

Sir Lionel Frost

Zach Galifianakis

Mr. Link

Zoe Saldana

Adelina Fortnight

David Walliams

Mr. Lemuel Lint

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Synopsis

Tired of living a solitary life in the Pacific Northwest, Mr. Link -- 8 feet tall and covered in fur -- recruits fearless explorer Sir Lionel Frost to guide him on a journey to find his long-lost relatives in the fabled valley of Shangri-La. Along with adventurer Adelina Fortnight, the trio encounters their fair share of peril as they travel to the far reaches of the world. Through it all, they learn that sometimes one can find a family in the places one least expects.

Director: Chris Butler
Producer: Arianne Sutner, Travis Knight
Screenwriter: Chris Butler
Distributor: Annapurna Pictures
Production Co: Laika, Annapurna Pictures
Rating: PG (Some Mild Rude Humor|Action/Peril)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 12, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 9, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $16.6M
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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