The Mitchells vs. the Machines

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The Mitchells vs. the Machines

PG

Released Apr 23, 2021

1h 54m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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Sci-Fi

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Young Katie Mitchell embarks on a road trip with her proud parents, younger brother and beloved dog to start her first year at film school. But their plans to bond as a family soon get interrupted when the world's electronic devices come to life to stage an uprising. With help from two friendly robots, the Mitchells must now come together to save one another -- and the planet -- from the new technological revolution.

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Critics Consensus

Eye-catching and energetic, The Mitchells vs. the Machines delivers a funny, feel-good story that the whole family can enjoy.

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Audience Says

Whether you're looking for humor, a heartwarming story, or great animation, The Mitchells vs. the Machines has something for everyone in the family.

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Richard Whittaker

Austin Chronicle

Putting the "fun" in "dysfunction" is what The Mitchells vs. The Machines is about, and what family doesn't have some issues?

Jan 13, 2022

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Esther Zuckerman

Thrillist

It's the kind of movie you immediately want to watch again and again.

Jul 29, 2021

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Jodie Hare

Bitch Media

In its celebration of these characters... this film demonstrates how indispensable every single one of us is, and how much those living with disabilities have to offer the world, if only people took the time to notice.

Jun 4, 2021

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

What the “Machine” filmmakers did here is to point this out in a humorous and lighthearted manner why AI is the last thing humanity needs at the moment. To be sure, it is a cautionary tale and does so without any furrow-browed, tsk-tsk, finger-wagging.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 3, 2024

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Jillian Chilingerian

Offscreen With Jillian

The Mitchells vs. The Machines puts a new spin on the dysfunctional family trope by setting it in the midst of a smartphone apocalypse.

Aug 22, 2023

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Rick Bentley

KGET-TV (Bakersfield, CA)

Rianda and Rowe deliver their smart script with animation that ranges from traditional to chaotic. Even when the presentation jumps around, the film never loses focus.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 10, 2023

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Kirk

Seriously Loved this movie all over again!!! One of of the best animated movies of the year, one of the best movies of the year, and Definitely of the best MOVIES ever made period! I implore everyone who can go see The Mitchells vs the Machines in theaters Now and tomorrow. Had a wonderful time all over again and first timers will too!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/20/21

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Coolin's M

Animation was great and the characters were good and the storyline was also very good

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/16/24

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Tyler P

The most heartfelt movie I've seen in a hot minute, and one where every last bit of cringe is a benefit not a detriment. It's of no surprise to see Lord/Miller on this project. But what is a surprise is the first thing I know of for certain since gravity falls to have come from the mind of one Michael Rianda. Rianda was a genius on Gravity Falls, a genius here, and we need MORE Rianda in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/11/24

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Brandon M

WAS MY FAVOURITE FILM UNTIL I SAW FREEGUY ITS EPIC ITS FUNNY ITS COOL IT MAKES ME SOOOO HAPPY

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/16/24

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Dionisis T

Cinema peaked with this one!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/13/24

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Audience Member

You can see this more than one time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/29/24

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Synopsis

Young Katie Mitchell embarks on a road trip with her proud parents, younger brother and beloved dog to start her first year at film school. But their plans to bond as a family soon get interrupted when the world's electronic devices come to life to stage an uprising. With help from two friendly robots, the Mitchells must now come together to save one another -- and the planet -- from the new technological revolution.

Director: Michael Rianda
Producer: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Kurt Albrecht
Screenwriter: Michael Rianda, Jeff Rowe
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: One Cool Film Production, Columbia Pictures, Lord Miller, Sony Pictures Animation
Rating: PG (Action and Some Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation, Action, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 23, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 30, 2021
Runtime: 1h 54m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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