Luxo Jr.
Seen it?1986 | 2 min | Animation, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
A mixed bag with no real highs. 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 and animation lovers. If you loved The Mitchells vs. the Machines or A Close Shave, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A baby lamp finds a ball to play with and it's all fun and games until the ball bursts. Just when the elder Luxo thinks his kid will settle down for a bit, Luxo Jr. finds a ball ten times bigger.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 64K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Lasseter