The Sea Beast

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The Sea Beast

PG

2022

1h 55m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Adventure

Comedy

Animation

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In an era when terrifying beasts roamed the seas, monster hunters were celebrated heroes -- and none were more beloved than the great Jacob Holland. But when young Maisie Brumble stows away on his fabled ship, he's saddled with an unexpected ally. Together they embark on an epic journey into uncharted waters and make history. From Academy Award winning filmmaker Chris Williams (Moana, Big Hero Six, Bolt), The Sea Beast takes us to where the map ends, and the true adventure begins.

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Critics Consensus

An original animated tale that's often as daring as its characters, The Sea Beast sends audiences on a voyage well worth taking.

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Audience Says

The Sea Beast's story is nothing special, but it's still a beautifully animated good time for kids and parents alike.

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Dylan Roth

Observer

Dec 14, 2022

The Sea Beast washes down this heavy thematic material with a playful tone and exciting, well-designed action.

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Catey Sullivan

Chicago Reader

Jul 21, 2022

If you’re going to title your movie The Sea Beast, you need to commit to a beast that earns its billing.

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

Jul 12, 2022

4/5

At a time when the American studios are struggling to deliver fresh animation, [Netflix] has undercut them with a period epic whose worthwhile lessons are tainted only slightly by preachiness.

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Joshua Polanski

Boston Hassle

Jul 16, 2024

Any movie with a giant purple crab can’t possibly be that bad.

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Ally Ham

The Review Geek

Jul 12, 2024

The story is a fairly standard one, and yet it remains timely.

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Daryl MacDonald

InSession Film

Apr 24, 2024

A+

The Sea Beast is one of the more surprising movies of the year; feeling like a fresh take on a rapidly staling narrative, with genuinely gorgeous animation and set pieces, and a depth to match its ocean backdrop.

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Judy

Sep 4, 2022

It was very cute, I thought i was going to see the beast that is filmed in Africa, by mistake got the wrong ticket. If I had my grandson of 7, I would have enjoyed it more with him.

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Daniel B

@DANIEL2004 Sep 8, 2026

"Sea Beast" es una de esas propuestas que dejan sentimientos encontrados, empezando por una animación cuyo nivel de excelencia hace que decir "fenomenal" se quede sumamente corto, acompañada además por un desarrollo de personajes inicialmente muy sólido. Su primer acto es Sencillamente extraordinario, colocándose con facilidad entre los mejores inicios vistos en la animación reciente. Sin embargo, una vez cruzada esa primera gran marca, la película se desinfla al revelarse como un calco de otra obra muy amada: es dolorosamente imposible no verla como una copia de "Cómo entrenar a tu dragón", transitando exactamente por los mismos lugares comunes tanto en trama como en arcos de personajes. Esa absoluta falta de riesgo convierte el resto del metraje en una experiencia redundante; un déjà vu constante donde la previsibilidad mata cualquier atisbo de emoción genuina, haciendo que su segunda hora se sienta prácticamente eterna a pesar del esfuerzo.

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 6, 2026

The Sea Beast = a *4 and 1/2* story!

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Lina S

@RT60088685 Jul 28, 2026

I do not recommend this movie for children. In the first 5 minutes the pirates share a bottle of alcohol. This is promoting alcohol amongst children. I am very serious as children copy what they see in movies.

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Jorge M

@GeorgeJMartinozzi Jun 17, 2026

The Sea Beast feels like the kind of big animated adventure we don't get nearly enough of anymore. The world is huge, the action is spectacular, and the sea creatures are absolutley gorgeous to look at. What surprised me most was how much heart the story has beneath all the monster-hunting excitement. It's exciting, funny, emotional, and beautifully animated throughout. By the end, I was completely won over and ready to jump back into this world for another adventure.

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Shilo Y.

@Shilo Jun 13, 2026

The movie is great and all. But why is it PG?! There’s some swearing and bloody moments!

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In an era when terrifying beasts roamed the seas, monster hunters were celebrated heroes -- and none were more beloved than the great Jacob Holland. But when young Maisie Brumble stows away on his fabled ship, he's saddled with an unexpected ally. Together they embark on an epic journey into uncharted waters and make history. From Academy Award winning filmmaker Chris Williams (Moana, Big Hero Six, Bolt), The Sea Beast takes us to where the map ends, and the true adventure begins.

Director: Chris Williams
Producer: Jed Schlanger
Screenwriter: Nell Benjamin
Production Co: Netflix, Netflix Animation
Rating: PG (Action|Violence|Some Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 24, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 8, 2022
Runtime: 1h 55m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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