Hey Arnold! The Movie
Seen it?2002 | 76 min | Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (29% on Rotten Tomatoes) 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. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: scary moments. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Arnold and his friends must recover a stolen document in order to prevent the neighborhood from being bulldozed.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
29% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$15 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 58K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tuck Tucker
- Spencer KleinArnold (voice)
- Francesca Marie SmithHelga Geraldine Pataki (voice)
- Jamil Walker SmithGerald Johanssen / Rasta Guy (voice)
- Dan CastellanetaGrandpa 'Steely' Phil / Nick Vermicelli (voice)
- Tress MacNeilleGrandma Gertie 'Pookie' / Mayor Dixie / Red (voice)
- Paul SorvinoScheck (voice)
- Jennifer Jason LeighBridget (voice)
- Christopher LloydCoroner (voice)
- Vincent SchiavelliMr. Bailey (voice)
- Maurice LaMarcheBig Bob Pataki / Head of Security (voice)