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Nimona

Play trailer 2:33 Poster for Nimona PG Released Jun 23, 2023 1h 41m Action Adventure Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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When Ballister Boldheart (Riz Ahmed), a knight in a futuristic medieval world, is framed for a crime he didn't commit, the only one who can help him prove his innocence is Nimona (Chloë Grace Moretz), a mischievous teen with a taste for mayhem -- who also happens to be a shapeshifting creature Ballister has been trained to destroy. But with the entire kingdom out to get him, Nimona's the best (or technically the only) sidekick Ballister can hope for. And as the lines between heroes, villains, and monsters start to blur, the two of them set out to wreak serious havoc -- for Ballister to clear his name once and for all, and for Nimona to... just wreak serious havoc.
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Tapping a rich emotional vein with its splendid animation and thoughtful allegory, Nimona is a deeply lovable animated adventure.

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Nimona's emotional story and important themes help make this an animated adventure that warms the heart while dazzling the eye.

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Christy Lemire Breakfast All Day I think it's the third act's a little weak, but I enjoyed it very much and has got a lot to say. Rated: 7.5/10 Feb 8, 2024 Full Review Alonso Duralde Breakfast All Day Its message is powerful but subtle, and I like the animation style a lot. Rated: 9/10 Feb 8, 2024 Full Review Heather Hogan Autostraddle Just as Stevenson somehow magicked Netflix into green-lighting She-Ra and the Princesses of Power's unmatched all-ages queer storytelling, he bamboozled them with Nimona too. This baby is gay. Jul 5, 2023 Full Review Ben Turner The Pink Lens It has fight after battle after skirmish after fight, which is certainly exciting but feels somewhat formulaic. But then, what else could possibly happen in a futuristic medieval kingdom? Rated: 4/5 May 30, 2024 Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia Its strength lies in the cel shading animation that renders character design and medieval-futuristic settings, but its fantasy is weakened by a simplistic plot that repeatedly falls into the zone of the most generic clichés. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 5/10 Feb 27, 2024 Full Review John Paul King Washington Blade In its unequivocal and undiluted embrace of the queer experience of “otherness” which lies (barely) beneath its every nuance, it becomes the inclusive, gay-and-trans-affirming parable it was always intended to be. Feb 20, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Alec I liked the characters and actor performances. The plot and dialogue were below average and could have benefited from more time, even though there were five or six writers credited. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 07/10/23 Full Review Daniel D Fantastic movie! I wish we get Nimoa 2. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/02/24 Full Review Cathlen P It's actually a very nice movie and I'm hoping for a nimona 2! I thought it's gonna be a light story, but it hits me hard especially if you can relate to the character of nimona. I looove this so much! Hoping for a Nimona 2! Please! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/01/24 Full Review MrEpic 1 Thank god Netflix saved this movie, we would have never gotten to see this Masterpiece of a movie! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/02/24 Full Review Nick R Great animation and a good story with many heartfelt moments to pull you in. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/04/24 Full Review Haylie Brendan T Remember when Arcoss the Spider-verse was my favorite movie? Yeah, not anymore. METAL🤘🏻🤘🏻 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/03/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When Ballister Boldheart (Riz Ahmed), a knight in a futuristic medieval world, is framed for a crime he didn't commit, the only one who can help him prove his innocence is Nimona (Chloë Grace Moretz), a mischievous teen with a taste for mayhem -- who also happens to be a shapeshifting creature Ballister has been trained to destroy. But with the entire kingdom out to get him, Nimona's the best (or technically the only) sidekick Ballister can hope for. And as the lines between heroes, villains, and monsters start to blur, the two of them set out to wreak serious havoc -- for Ballister to clear his name once and for all, and for Nimona to... just wreak serious havoc.
Director
Nick Bruno, Troy Quane
Producer
Roy Lee, Karen Ryan, Julie Zackary
Screenwriter
Robert L. Baird, Lloyd Taylor
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Vertigo Entertainment, Sony Pictures Animation, Annapurna Pictures, Double Negative (DNEG), DAMN! Show Productions, Toei Animation
Rating
PG (Thematic Elements|Some Language|Rude Humor|Violence and Action)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 23, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 30, 2023
Runtime
1h 41m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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