Sing
Seen it?2016 | 108 min | Animation, Comedy, Family, Music
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 8 times its budget. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 families. If you loved Sing 2 or Anastasia, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 BAFTA.
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$634 million worldwide on a $75 million budget; spent 17 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Garth Jennings
- Matthew McConaugheyBuster Moon (voice)
- Reese WitherspoonRosita (voice)
- Seth MacFarlaneMike (voice)
- Scarlett JohanssonAsh (voice)
- John C. ReillyEddie (voice)
- Taron EgertonJohnny (voice)
- Tori KellyMeena (voice)
- Jennifer SaundersNana (voice)
- Jennifer HudsonYoung Nana (voice)
- Garth JenningsMiss Crawly / Additional Voices (voice)