The Mitchells vs. the Machines

PG

Released Apr 23, 2021

1 hr. 54 min.

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

Action

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 Consensus

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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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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Ray J. E

Easily one of my top five favorite animated films ever! Creative and colorful, with a pitch perfect voice cast. Sharply written with wit and heart. A relatable gem for families and movie lovers alike. This! This is how you make a modern day animated film for the entire family to enjoy. The mouse should take notes…

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/15/24

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Amir A

One of the Best Animated Movies of All Time and it's such a unique story with great voice actors, great humour and an amazing soundtrack. The Animation is incredible and apparently Phil Lord & Christopher Miller were involved with this movie and they rock!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/10/24

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Christian C

I watched this with my late uncle a year before his passing. We had no idea of what it was, but when we chose to watch it we were blown away. It was emotional, fun, comedic, and just a great family movie. I'll cherish that memory of the first viewing of this movie with him. 10/10, couldn't be more perfect.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/17/24

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Fernando C

How are these ratings helpful? This movie was so unfunny and boring! My kids thought it was meh, some nice moments, but for me jeeezzz what a drag!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/14/24

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Tijs v

Actually a great movie about the meaning of family with some funny jokes.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/13/24

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Michael Rianda

Director

Abbi Jacobson

Katie Mitchell

Danny McBride

Rick Mitchell

Maya Rudolph

Linda Mitchell

Michael Rianda

Aaron Mitchell

Eric André

Mark Bowman

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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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Damian Levy

DamianMichaelMovies.com

Whether it's tears of joy or tears of sadness, Mitchells vs the Machines will have you shedding a few of either or both.

Rated: Big Screen Watch

Jun 5, 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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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
Executive Producer: Will Allegra, Louis Koo
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
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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