Nimona

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Nimona

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Released Jun 23, 2023

1h 41m

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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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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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Steph B

This is a wonderful movie. The animation and voice acting is amazing. The characters that the anime is created are beautiful. And especially now in this very strange world of 2025, a refreshing movie like this is a joy to watch and gives us hope for the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/25

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The H

Honestly, one of the best movies I've ever seen & was not expecting that going into it. A sad, serious, cute story about a shapeshifter that gets deeper & deeper as the movie goes on, the story is amazing, main characters are loveable & a neat twist with medieval mixed with modern technology civilization. A must watch for anyone!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/25

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Audience Member

Nimona was over the top, to the point of being ridiculous. The film had weak characters, and an even weaker script, with plenty of annoying lines. The Big Hero 6/Monster’s University writer (Robert L. Baird) should have produced something MUCH better than this. Perhaps the fact that it took six screenwriters to pull this together says something… a cake handled by too many bakers, too many chefs in the kitchen. CONTINUE READING ON LETTERBOXD: https://boxd.it/5ZKToX

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/05/25

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Brian M

this is such an admirable masterpiece. the film knows when to be silly, and when to be emotional. It's my 31st fav movie of all time. I love this girl!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/25

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bertoldi c

Um dos melhores filmes que já vi. Um filme extremamente divertido com o típico humor ácido que eu gosto mas que tbm é bem profundo, filosófico, emocionante,com uma excelente mensagem, críticas sociais fodas e um filme que acolhe a comunidade lgbtqia+. Sem falar dos seus personagens extremamente carismáticos, trilha sonora top, animação bonita e com um universo interessante. Só n achei perfeito por causa da vilã e sua revelação previsível, tava na cara que era ela. Enfim em resumo esse filme é extremamente importante para as pessoas que são rejeitadas por serem diferentes se aceitarem e procurarem ajuda pois rejeição é horrível e mata

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/25

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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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