Purl
Seen it?2019 | 9 min | Animation, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office 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 and animation lovers. If you loved Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 9 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Purl, an earnest ball of yarn, gets a job at a fast-paced, male-centered startup company. Things start to unravel as Purl tries to fit in with this tight-knit group, but she must ask herself how far is she willing to go to get the acceptance she yearns for and if, in the end, it is worth it.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 22K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kristen Lester
- Bret ParkerPurl (voice)
- Emily DavisLacy (voice)
- Michael DaleyOffice Bro #1 (voice)
- Michael FredericksonOffice Bro #3 (voice)
- Erik LangleyOffice Bro #5 (voice)
- Jimmy LillardOffice Bro #7 (voice)
- Austin MadisonOffice Bro #2 (voice)
- Kelsey MannOffice Bro #4 (voice)
- Kyle McDanielOffice Bro #6 (voice)
- Victor NavoneOffice Bro #8 (voice)