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Play trailer 2:31 Poster for Rio G 2011 1h 36m Kids & Family Comedy Adventure Musical Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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Captured by smugglers when he was just a hatchling, a macaw named Blu 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, 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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Critics Consensus

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 David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Dec 26
3/4
...pleasant subject matter that’s employed to propulsive, mostly engaging effect by Saldanha... 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 Read all reviews

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diogo13 T @Tua_mera Aug 4 A fantastic animated film, full of color, rhythm, and infectious joy. A visually stunning movie with a lot of heart that entertains from start to finish. See more Gundi S @RT48599958 Jun 5 Amazing visuals, music and humorous writing makes this one of my all time favourites! Very lighthearted and full of laughter - would definitely recommend! See more ALL- C @RT35432431 May 29 This is one of the best animated movies ever for me. An original, captivating plot and lovable characters partnered with wonderful animation for the time is a match made in heaven. See more Cycle C @Begun236 May 25 I clapped like a seal! See more Camryn O. @RT06683025 May 4 One of my favorite childhood movies ❤️ See more Matteo Q @Matteo59 Apr 29 Un film divertente lo consiglio🦜🦜🦜 See more Read all reviews
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Carlos Saldanha

Director

Anne Hathaway

Jewel

Jesse Eisenberg

Blu

Jemaine Clement

Nigel

Leslie Mann

Linda

Tracy Morgan

Luiz

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Synopsis Captured by smugglers when he was just a hatchling, a macaw named Blu 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, 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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