The Simpsons Movie
Seen it?2007 | 87 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It made about 7 times its budget, it earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 The Mitchells vs. the Machines or Anastasia, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
After Homer accidentally pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpsons are declared fugitives.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$527 million worldwide on a $75 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 457K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Silverman
- Dan CastellanetaHomer Simpson / Itchy / Barney / Abe Simpson / Stage Manager / Krusty the Clown / Mayor Quimby / Mayor's Aide / Multi-Eyed Squirrel / Panicky Man / Sideshow Mel / Mr. Teeny / EPA Official / Kissing Cop / Bear / Boy on Phone / NSA Worker / Officer / Santa's Little Helper / Squeaky-Voiced Teen (voice)
- Julie KavnerMarge Simpson / Selma Bouvier / Patty Bouvier (voice)
- Nancy CartwrightBart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Ralph / Nelson / Todd Flanders / TV Daughter / Woman on Phone (voice)
- Yeardley SmithLisa Simpson (voice)
- Hank AzariaProfessor Frink / Comic Book Guy / Moe / Chief Wiggum / Lou / Carl / Cletus / Bumblebee Man / Male EPA Worker / Dome Depot Announcer / Kissing Cop / Carnival Barker / Counter Man / Apu / Drederick Tatum / Sea Captain / EPA Passenger / Robot / Dr. Nick / Wise Guy (voice)
- Harry ShearerScratchy / Mr. Burns / Rev. Lovejoy / Ned Flanders / Lenny / Skull / President Arnold Schwarzenegger / Kent Brockman / Principal Skinner / Dr. Hibbert / Smithers / Toll Booth Man / Guard / Otto / Kang (voice)
- Pamela HaydenMilhouse Van Houten / Jimbo Jones / Rod Flanders (voice)
- Tress MacNeilleSweet Old Lady / Colin / Mrs. Skinner / Nelson's Mother / Pig / Cat Lady / Female EPA Worker / G.P.S. Woman / Cookie Kwan / Lindsey Naegle / TV Son / Medicine Woman / Girl on Phone (voice)
- Albert BrooksRuss Cargill (voice)
- Karl WiedergottMan / EPA Driver (voice)