Nimona

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Nimona

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Released Jun 23, 2023

1h 41m

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Adventure

Animation

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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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Critics Consensus

Tapping a rich emotional vein with its splendid animation and thoughtful allegory, Nimona is a deeply lovable animated adventure.

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Audience Says

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

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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

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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

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Tom Spoors

Loud and Clear Reviews

Netflix’s Nimona manages to mostly overcome an arduous production history to deliver an incredibly entertaining and moving tale, whilst providing plenty of great LGBTQ+ representation.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 7, 2025

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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

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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

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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

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Audience Member

This movie is really great! It made me really cheer for the two of them! This movie made me smile, and made me cry.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/09/25

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Samuel W

A fantastic entry in modern-day kids animation. With a mashup between medieval and the present, and a story that keeps moving you emotionally. Chloe Grace Moretz and Riz Ahmed shine in this wonderful blend of technology and classic kingdomship, as a duo that has more chemistry than a lot of on-screen characters in the last decade. In a fantastic display of amazing animation, outstanding writing, incredible performances from all sides of the cast, and an ending that jerked tears constantly, it astonished me greatly as a memorable movie in the eyes of animation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/01/25

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Jakob F

Astonished! It actively mocks adults as small minded for being inquisitive whilst normalising a hyperactive and murderous mindset by a creature that can imitate anyone. How did this get a pass for children?

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/01/25

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Daniel D

Fantastic movie! I wish we get Nimoa 2.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/02/24

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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

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Troy Quane

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Chloë Grace Moretz

Nimona

Riz Ahmed

Knight Ballister Boldheart

Eugene Lee Yang

Ambrosius Goldenloin

Jordan Gubian

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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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