Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie
Seen it?1996 | 54 min | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Science Fiction, Action
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop 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, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl or PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Sonic's arch nemesis Dr. Robotnik has been banished from the Land of Darkness by an evil Metal Robotnik. The devious doctor tells Sonic that the Robot Generator has been sabotaged and will blow Planet Freedom to kingdom come. But it's not until the President's beautiful daughter Sara turns on the charm that Sonic springs into action.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 45K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kazunori Ikegami
- Masami KikuchiSonic the Hedgehog / Metal Sonic (voice)
- Hekiru ShiinaMiles "Tails" Prower (voice)
- Junpei TakiguchiDr. Eggman/Robotnik (voice)
- Yasunori MatsumotoKnuckles the Echidna (voice)
- Mika KanaiSara (voice)
- ChafurinOld Man Owl (voice)
- Yuzuru FujimotoPresident (voice)
- Akimitsu TakasePresident's Aide (voice)