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Captured by smugglers when he was just a hatchling, a macaw named Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) never learned to fly and lives a happily domesticated life in Minnesota with his human friend, Linda. Blu is thought to be the last of his kind, but when word comes that Jewel (Anne Hathaway), a lone female, lives in Rio de Janeiro, Blu and Linda go to meet her. Animal smugglers kidnap Blu and Jewel, but the pair soon escape and begin a perilous adventure back to freedom -- and Linda.
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This straightforward movie reaches great heights thanks to its colorful visual palette, catchy music, and funny vocal performances.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator 08/30/2018
I've never heard an adult say, "I must go see that film. It has Jesse Eisenberg's voice in it." They could have spent the money on something else, like a better story. Go to Full Review
Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com 04/29/2011
2.5/4
Rio is a beautifully animated family frolic sure to keep the little ones joyfully content. Go to Full Review
Peter Travers Rolling Stone 04/21/2011
2.5/4
Rio is a brightly-colored, dizzying pinwheel of 3D animation in which nothing much happens. Sounds like summer is here early. Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 03/09/2023
1/4
This is a children’s film through and through, with lots of pretty colors and butt jokes to entertain the 4-to-8-year-old range. Go to Full Review
Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 08/09/2022
Rio doesn't rest its dynamic dancing impulse. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Jason Best Movie Talk 12/05/2020
With Blu and Jewel chained together (like the hero and heroine of The 39 Steps), there are thrills, spills and gags galore. Go to Full Review
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Brayden L Nov 26 5th greatest movie of 2011 along with the smurfs Judy moody transformers cars 2 and kung fu panda 2 See more thiago s @Thiagostone Oct 17 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Pedro Henrique C @Pedro2005 Sep 4 Rio (2011) is a film that showcases the beauty of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It's a story that isn't just about laughing or having fun, but also about the extinction of a threatened species. See more Verril M Aug 15 Probably the Classic Blue Sky Movie!! See more Axel V Jul 9 Buena película %67🍅 See more Juan C Jul 3 No words, amazing movie!! See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Captured by smugglers when he was just a hatchling, a macaw named Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) never learned to fly and lives a happily domesticated life in Minnesota with his human friend, Linda. Blu is thought to be the last of his kind, but when word comes that Jewel (Anne Hathaway), a lone female, lives in Rio de Janeiro, Blu and Linda go to meet her. Animal smugglers kidnap Blu and Jewel, but the pair soon escape and begin a perilous adventure back to freedom -- and Linda.
Director
Carlos Saldanha
Producer
Bruce Anderson, John C. Donkin
Screenwriter
Don Rhymer, Joshua Sternin, Jeffrey Ventimilia, Sam Harper, Todd R. Jones, Earl Richey Jones
Distributor
20th Century Fox, Blue Sky Animation
Production Co
Blue Sky Studios
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Musical, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 15, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 25, 2015
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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