The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
Seen it?2023 | 84 min | Animation, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. 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 sci-fi fans, action fans and animation lovers. If you loved Deadpool, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A nationwide manhunt for Hank Venture leads to untold dangers and unexpected revelations, while The Monarch is literally out for Dr Venture's blood. An imposing evil from the past reemerges to wreak havoc on the Ventures, The Guild, and even the Monarch marriage—it will take friends and foes alike to restore the Ventures' world to order… or end it once and for all.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 52K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Christopher McCulloch
- James UrbaniakDr. Venture / Phantom Limb / Jonas Venture Jr. (voice)
- Patrick WarburtonBrock Samson (voice)
- Michael SinterniklaasDean Venture (voice)
- Doc HammerDr. Mrs. The Monarch / Henchman 21 / Shoreleave / Billy Quizboy / Dermott / Red Mantle / Rose / Ward (voice)
- Christopher McCullochHank Venture / The Monarch / Sgt. Hatred / Hunter Gathers / Pete White / Watch (voice)
- Nina AriandaMantilla (voice)
- Clancy BrownRed Death / Daisy (voice)
- John HodgmanSnoopy (voice)
- Hal LublinClayton / Seth / Tour Guide (voice)
- Jane LynchBobbi St. Simone (voice)