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Slumberland

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Slumberland

PG

Released Nov 11, 2022

1h 57m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

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A young girl discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw, she traverses dreams and flees nightmares, with the hope that she will be able to see her late father again.

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Critics Consensus

Winsor McCay's classic Nemo comics are fertile ground for the right filmmaker, but Slumberland forsakes the spirit of the strips in favor of senseless spectacle.

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Audience Says

The story's great, the acting is solid, and the visuals are dazzling -- don't sleep on Slumberland.

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Brian Lowry

CNN.com

The realm of dreams is described as “a world with no consequence,” but as constructed, that comes in a movie with no clear creative compass, proving more mystifying than magical.

Nov 18, 2022

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Peter Sobczynski

RogerEbert.com

The biggest problem with Slumberland is its utter innocuousness.

Rated: 1.5/4

Nov 18, 2022

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John Anderson

Wall Street Journal

Ms. Barkley comes across as a kid rather than a studio creation. Mr. Momoa gives the kind of unhinged performance of which few would have thought him capable. His prancing about at moments of joy are, in fact, joyous.

Nov 18, 2022

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

An unimaginative adaptation of an imaginative 20th-century comic strip.

Rated: C+

Jan 24, 2023

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Robert Roten

Laramie Movie Scope

What the actors, music and visual creative teams have here done is create a magical world that relates to the real world as well. It goes beyond the coming of age genre, dealing with parenthood and retaining the wonder of childhood as an adult.

Rated: A

Jan 6, 2023

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Charles Hartford

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

Slumberland delivers a fantastic journey that both entertains and delights while taking a serious and heartfelt approach to its themes of loss, trauma, and moving on with life.

Rated: 9/10

Jan 4, 2023

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Hafidz N

Slumberland features Jason Momoa in a well-played role and Marlow Barkley with her sweet character. The visuals are impressive, but the storyline is predictable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/20/25

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Julie M

This movie is fun and whimsical. My kids love it. Great for family movie night!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/26/25

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Anthony I

This movie exceeded my expectations. The story is simple yet deeply touching. There’s something so powerful in its simplicity - the way it blends adventure with raw emotion, making you feel both the excitement of the journey and the weight of her longing. It doesn’t try to overcomplicate things, and that’s exactly what makes it so special. And the effects? Waw! Absolutely stunning. The dreamscapes are mesmerizing, from the moment they sail across surreal oceans to the breathtaking rescue scene. It’s all CGI and green screen, yet it feels so real, so immersive. I won’t name names, but some massive blockbusters with sky-high budgets don’t even come close to this level of craftsmanship. Every detail is fine-tuned - even something as small as the piglet’s tiny hairs shifting when he twitches his ear. That kind of attention to detail is rare, and it shows just how much love and effort went into this film. Honestly, Slumberland delivers some of the best visual effects I’ve ever seen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/21/25

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Oliver L

That crap was a fever dream. Plot was confusing af.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/20/25

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Jock B

It would have been nice for a movie where the main character was based on the creator's son for the main character to actually be a boy. Is that too much to ask when are boys going to get an imaginative outlet. Also why is lip a big muscular Samoan He's supposed to be a short bald cigar smoking clown. They completely missed any nostalgia

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/21/24

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stephen b

Entertaining in a TVA from Loki sort of way. Would have been more special with a bigger budget to get famous cameos for the different dreamers.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/18/24

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Synopsis

A young girl discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw, she traverses dreams and flees nightmares, with the hope that she will be able to see her late father again.

Director: Francis Lawrence
Producer: Peter Chernin, David Ready, Jenno Topping
Screenwriter: Michael Handelman, David Guion
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Chernin Entertainment
Rating: PG (Peril|Language|Action|Some Thematic Elements|Suggestive References)
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 11, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 18, 2022
Runtime: 1h 57m

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