The Emperor's New Groove
Seen it?2000 | 78 min | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. 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, fantasy fans and adventure fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 18 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
When the self‑absorbed Emperor Kuzco is accidentally transformed into a llama, he must rely on a humble villager to survive the jungle and reclaim his throne.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 BAFTA and 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$169 million worldwide on a $100 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 614K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mark Dindal
- David SpadeKuzco (voice)
- John GoodmanPacha (voice)
- Eartha KittYzma (voice)
- Patrick WarburtonKronk (voice)
- Wendie MalickChicha (voice)
- Kellyann KelsoChaca (voice)
- Eli Russell LinnetzTipo (voice)
- Stephen J. AndersonAdditional Voices (voice)
- Bob BergenBucky / Additional Voices (voice)
- Rodger BumpassAdditional Voices (voice)