Wendell & Wild
Seen it?2022 | 105 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Horror
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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, horror fans and fantasy fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Two scheming demons strike a deal with a punk rock-loving teen so they can leave the Underworld and live out their dreams in the Land of the Living.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 219K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Henry Selick
- Lyric RossKat Elliot (voice)
- Keegan-Michael KeyWendell (voice)
- Jordan PeeleWild (voice)
- Sam ZelayaRaúl Cocolotl (voice)
- James HongFather Bests (voice)
- Angela BassettSister Helley (voice)
- Gabrielle DennisWilma Elliot (voice)
- Gary GatewoodDelroy Elliot (voice)
- Igal NaorManberg (voice)
- Tamara SmartSiobhan (voice)