Mr. Peabody & Sherman
Seen it?2014 | 92 min | Animation, Science Fiction, Comedy, Adventure, Family
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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, sci-fi fans and adventure fans. If you loved Puss in Boots: The Last Wish or Elio, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
A young boy and his dog, who happens to have a genius-level IQ, spring into action when their time-machine is stolen and moments in history begin to be changed.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
0 wins and 12 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$276 million worldwide on a $145 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 250K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rob Minkoff
- Ty BurrellMr. Peabody (voice)
- Max CharlesSherman (voice)
- Ariel WinterPenny Peterson (voice)
- Allison JanneyMs. Grunion (voice)
- Stephen ColbertPaul Peterson (voice)
- Stephen TobolowskyPrincipal Purdy (voice)
- Stanley TucciLeonardo da Vinci (voice)
- Karan BrarMason (voice)
- Joshua RushCarl (voice)
- Adam Alexi-MalleFrench Peasant (voice)