Lilo & Stitch
Seen it?2002 | 85 min | Animation, Family, Comedy, Science Fiction
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10) and it was a solid box office hit. A strong pick for the weekend.
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, sci-fi fans and families. If you loved Lilo & Stitch or The Wild Robot, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
As Stitch, a runaway genetic experiment from a faraway planet, wreaks havoc on the Hawaiian Islands, he becomes the mischievous adopted alien "puppy" of an independent little girl named Lilo and learns about loyalty, friendship, and ʻohana, the Hawaiian tradition of family.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$273 million worldwide on a $80 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders
- Daveigh ChaseLilo (voice)
- Chris SandersStitch (voice)
- Tia CarrereNani (voice)
- David Ogden StiersJumba (voice)
- Kevin McDonaldPleakley (voice)
- Ving RhamesCobra Bubbles (voice)
- Zoe CaldwellGrand Councilwoman (voice)
- Jason Scott LeeDavid Kawena (voice)
- Kevin Michael RichardsonCaptain Gantu (voice)
- Susan HegartyRescue Lady (voice)