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Seen it?2005 | 100 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, adventure fans and families. If you loved Big Hero 6, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Set in a world where superheroes are commonly known and accepted, young Will Stronghold, the son of the Commander and Jetstream, tries to find a balance between being a normal teenager and an extraordinary being.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$86 million worldwide on a $35 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 346K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mike Mitchell
- Michael AngaranoWill Stronghold
- Kurt RussellSteve Stronghold / The Commander
- Kelly PrestonJosie Stronghold / Jetstream
- Danielle PanabakerLayla Williams
- Mary Elizabeth WinsteadGwen Grayson / Royal Pain
- Bruce CampbellCoach Boomer
- Steven StraitWarren Peace
- Dave FoleyMr. Boy
- Kevin McDonaldMr. Medulla
- Nicholas BraunZachary "Zach" Braun / Zack Attack