The Bad Guys

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The Bad Guys

PG

Released Apr 22, 2022

1h 40m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Action

Animation

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In the new action comedy from DreamWorks Animation, based on the New York Times best-selling book series, a crackerjack criminal crew of animal outlaws are about to attempt their most challenging con yet--becoming model citizens. Never have there been five friends as infamous as The Bad Guys--dashing pickpocket Mr. Wolf (Academy Award® winner Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), seen-it-all safecracker Mr. Snake (Marc Maron, GLOW), chill master-of-disguise Mr. Shark (Craig Robinson, Hot Tub Time Machine franchise), short-fused "muscle" Mr. Piranha (Anthony Ramos, In the Heights) and sharp-tongued expert hacker Ms. Tarantula (Awkwafina, Crazy Rich Asians), aka "Webs." But when, after years of countless heists and being the world's most-wanted villains, the gang is finally caught, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal (that he has no intention of keeping) to save them all from prison: The Bad Guys will go good. Under the tutelage of their mentor Professor Marmalade (Richard Ayoade, Paddington 2), an arrogant (but adorable!) guinea pig, The Bad Guys set out to fool the world that they've been transformed. Along the way, though, Mr. Wolf begins to suspect that doing good for real may give him what he’s always secretly longed for: acceptance. So when a new villain threatens the city, can Mr. Wolf persuade the rest of the gang to become... The Good Guys?

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Critics Consensus

Fast-paced, funny, and full of colorful visual appeal, The Bad Guys is good news for audiences seeking options the whole family can enjoy.

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Audience Says

The Bad Guys' eye-catching animation will entertain the kids, parents will appreciate the movie's message, and the wall-to-wall jokes will keep the whole family laughing.

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Tiffany Babb

Chicago Reader

It serves up a few definite laugh-out-loud moments alongside the heavier emotional beats.

Apr 28, 2022

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

DreamWorks Animation might well benefit from putting a moratorium on all flatulence jokes and toning down the hyperactivity. They have something good here without needing any of those things.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 28, 2022

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Oliver Jones

Observer

The movie plays its target audience like a fiddle. That is music, no matter how familiar, that even the most cynical among us can enjoy.

Rated: 2/4

Apr 26, 2022

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Emiliano Basile

EscribiendoCine

These characters, rather than villains, are presented as humans with their flaws, in search of redemption. They are in keeping with the times and have the necessary grace to create a film franchise. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 7/10

Aug 7, 2024

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

The humor is sometimes quite juvenile, but who doesn’t enjoy well executed fart jokes?

Rated: 3/4

Oct 5, 2023

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Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

A thrilling amount of fun! I laughed, I smiled, & I even got that warm fuzzy feeling the bad guys got! A fantastic message about not judging a book by its cover & even why we should be good!

Jul 25, 2023

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Gabriel Bourque

It was a surprisingly wonderful film about 5 animals with stereotyping as bad, criminal redemption, and the consequences of judging a book by its cover, plus the song in the middle was very catchy and entertaining, Wolf & Diane's romantic chemistry was cool the Humor was hilarious and the action scenes were insane!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/26/24

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Kimberley O

Cute and exciting. Funny and charming. Something for the whole family.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/12/23

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Reagan W

One of the best films DreamWorks has done. Incredible animation that never gets dull, charming characters with perfect voice casting, great humor and story, banger soundtrack, and so many memorable moments. It wears many of its influences on its sleeve but it stands strong as its own thing. Highly recommended for all ages.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/25/22

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Marcella M

Really cute entertaining movie. My Great-Grandson and I enjoyed it

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/03/22

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C N

Really cool and good movie with a twist 😎

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/03/22

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Raul

Very entertaining and a very funny family movie !!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/30/22

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Pierre Perifel

Director

Sam Rockwell

Wolf

Zazie Beetz

Diane Foxington aka the Crimson Paw

Marc Maron

Snake

Awkwafina

Tarantula

Craig Robinson

Shark

The Bad Guys: Official Clip - Yeah, It Was a Trap

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The Bad Guys: Official Clip - Stealing Guinea Pigs

2:40

The Bad Guys: Official Clip - How to Be Good

2:52

The Bad Guys: Official Clip - Stealing The Golden Dolphin

3:17

The Bad Guys: Official Clip - Guinea Pig Car Chase

3:45

The Bad Guys: Official Clip - Mr. Wolf & Diane Dance

3:54

The Bad Guys: Official Clip - Girls Trip!

2:02

The Bad Guys: Official Clip - Meet The Bad Guys

3:35

The Bad Guys: Official Clip - Ninja Fox Attack

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The Bad Guys: Official Clip - The Old Switcheroo

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The Bad Guys: Featurette - Bad Life Lessons

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The Bad Guys: Featurette - Creating the Look

2:30

The Bad Guys: Teaser - The Bad Guys Are Good

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The Bad Guys: Featurette - The Perfect Score

2:23

The Bad Guys: Featurette - Choreography

1:29

The Bad Guys: Featurette - Directing

1:47

The Bad Guys: Featurette - Draw Mr. Wolf with The Cast

2:30

The Bad Guys: Featurette - The Plan to Go Bad

1:00

The Bad Guys: Trailer 2

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The Bad Guys: Featurette - Table Cast Table Read

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Synopsis

In the new action comedy from DreamWorks Animation, based on the New York Times best-selling book series, a crackerjack criminal crew of animal outlaws are about to attempt their most challenging con yet--becoming model citizens. Never have there been five friends as infamous as The Bad Guys--dashing pickpocket Mr. Wolf (Academy Award® winner Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), seen-it-all safecracker Mr. Snake (Marc Maron, GLOW), chill master-of-disguise Mr. Shark (Craig Robinson, Hot Tub Time Machine franchise), short-fused "muscle" Mr. Piranha (Anthony Ramos, In the Heights) and sharp-tongued expert hacker Ms. Tarantula (Awkwafina, Crazy Rich Asians), aka "Webs." But when, after years of countless heists and being the world's most-wanted villains, the gang is finally caught, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal (that he has no intention of keeping) to save them all from prison: The Bad Guys will go good. Under the tutelage of their mentor Professor Marmalade (Richard Ayoade, Paddington 2), an arrogant (but adorable!) guinea pig, The Bad Guys set out to fool the world that they've been transformed. Along the way, though, Mr. Wolf begins to suspect that doing good for real may give him what he’s always secretly longed for: acceptance. So when a new villain threatens the city, can Mr. Wolf persuade the rest of the gang to become... The Good Guys?

Director: Pierre Perifel
Producer: Rebecca Huntley, Damon Ross
Screenwriter: Etan Cohen, Hilary Winston
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Scholastic Entertainment Inc., Dentsu, DreamWorks Animation, Universal Pictures
Rating: PG (Action and Rude Humor)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Action, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 22, 2022, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2022
Box Office (Gross USA): $97.2M
Runtime: 1h 40m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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