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Nimona

Play trailer 2:33 Poster for Nimona PG 2023 1h 41m Action Adventure Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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92% Tomatometer 103 Reviews 90% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
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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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 02/08/2024
7.5/10
I think it's the third act's a little weak, but I enjoyed it very much and has got a lot to say. Go to Full Review Alonso Duralde Breakfast All Day 02/08/2024
9/10
Its message is powerful but subtle, and I like the animation style a lot. Go to Full Review Heather Hogan Autostraddle 07/05/2023
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. Go to Full Review Rua Fay Cinemasters Jul 21
A great family movie and a reminder to never count out the little guy. Go to Full Review Tom Spoors Loud and Clear Reviews 01/07/2025
4/5
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. Go to Full Review Ben Turner The Pink Lens 05/30/2024
4/5
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? Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alec 07/10/2023 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. See more Sam O @RT77253123 7h Frightfully bad dialogue, filled with spasmic eruptions of verbal diarrhea. Totally inappropriate for children. AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE. See more Elizabeth R @RT39829695 13h One of the most beautiful movies I have ever seen, with amazing worldbuilding, touching symbolism, witty dialogue, and heart wrenching messages. This is the kind of movie that everyone needs to see. See more Caleb E @RT94587732 May 17 2 Words: Absolutely Enjoyable! No Wonder why Blue Sky Studios gave that movie away to Annapurna Pictures after the company was Shut Down 6 years ago! See more Michał L @Ramota May 11 Definitely a good piece of queer media. Animation is nice to look at, characters are likeable. The story is deep and the Medieval futurism is peak See more prawnda S @RT72497680 May 2 the movie is decent, i like some of the characters and worldbuilding, transformation is fun, but every time nimona says "I'm Nimona", i have a little coin toss in my mind over whether im going to turn the movie off. this is a placeholder, not a catch phrase. the other characters complain that it's pointless, and it's true. it's not funny though, it just shouldn't be a part of a finished product. it seems that the two male directors probably lack an understanding of women in general, especially younger ones, and seek to infantilize the character narratively despite her by all means *not* being a child. the rest of the content is fine, but 97% recommended for this is a big stretch if one of the main features of their script is the literary equivalent of an infant naming a kitten "kitty" or a dog "doggy". even if they wanted to go cutesie like that, "i'm nemona" does not land, and is also the reason i didnt watch this when it came out. See more Read all reviews
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Nick Bruno

Director

Troy Quane

Director

Chloë Grace Moretz

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Riz Ahmed

Knight Ballister Boldheart

Eugene Lee Yang

Ambrosius Goldenloin

Jordan Gubian

Boy

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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
Double Negative (DNEG), Toei Animation, Sony Pictures Animation, Vertigo Entertainment, Annapurna Pictures, DAMN! Show Productions
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)