Gnomeo & Juliet
Seen it?2011 | 84 min | Animation, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 5 times its budget, but a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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 families.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated G, but scary moments.
A version of Shakespeare's play, set in the world of warring indoor and outdoor gnomes. Garden gnomes Gnomeo and Juliet have as many obstacles to overcome as their quasi namesakes when they are caught up in a feud between neighbors. But with plastic pink flamingos and lawnmower races in the mix, can this young couple find lasting happiness?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe and 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$194 million worldwide on a $36 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 210K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kelly Asbury
- James McAvoyGnomeo (voice)
- Emily BluntJuliet (voice)
- Michael CaineLord Redbrick (voice)
- Maggie SmithLady Bluebury (voice)
- Julie WaltersMiss Montague (voice)
- Jim CummingsFeatherstone (voice)
- Jason StathamTybalt (voice)
- Ashley JensenNanette (voice)
- Matt LucasBenny (voice)
- Ozzy OsbourneFawn (voice)