Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie
Seen it?2002 | 82 min | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Music
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. 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 Moana, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Get ready as Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and the rest of the Veggies set sail on a whale of an adventure in Big Idea's first full-length, 3-D animated feature film. This is the story of Jonah and the Whale as you've never seen it before - a story where we learn that one of the best gifts you can give - or get - is a second chance.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$26 million worldwide on a $14 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 59K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mike Nawrocki, Phil Vischer
- Phil VischerArchibald Asparagus / Jonah / Twippo / Bob the Tomato / Mr. Lunt / Pirate Lunt / Percy Pea / Phillipe Pea / Pa Grape / Pirate Pa / Nezzer / King Twistomer / Cockney Pea #2 (voice)
- Mike NawrockiLarry the Cucumber / Pirate Larry / Jean Claude Pea / Cockney Pea #1 / Self-Help Tape Voice / Jerry Gourd / Whooping BBQ Pea (voice)
- Tim HodgeKhalil (voice)
- Lisa VischerJunior Asparagus (voice)
- Dan AndersonDad Asparagus (voice)
- Kristin BlegenLaura Carrot (voice)
- Shelby MorimotoAnnie (voice)
- Jim PooleScooter / Townsperson (voice)
- Ron SmithCity Official / Crazy Jopponian (voice)
- Sarah Catherine BrooksMessage from the Lord Choir (voice)