Tad the Lost Explorer and the Emerald Tablet
Seen it?2022 | 89 min | Animation, Adventure, Family, Comedy, Fantasy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no 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, fantasy fans and adventure fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Tad accidentally unleashes an ancient spell, endangering the lives of his friends Mummy, Jeff, and Belzoni. With everyone against him and only helped by Sara, he sets off on an adventure to end the Curse of the Mummy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$33 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Enrique Gato
- Óscar BarberánTadeo Jones (voice)
- Luis PosadaMomia (voice)
- Michelle JennerSara Lavrof (voice)
- Anuska AlborgRamona (voz)
- Alexandra JiménezVictoria (voz)
- Tito ValverdePickle (voice)
- Cecilia SuárezAgent Ramirez (voice)
- José CorbachoRyu (voice)
- Berta CortésAnn (voice)
- Pablo W.J. GómezBrian (voice)