Curious George
Seen it?2006 | 87 min | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Solid across the board without standing out anywhere. 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, adventure fans and families. If you loved The Jungle Book, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
When The Man in the Yellow Hat befriends Curious George in the jungle, they set off on a non-stop, fun-filled journey through the wonders of the big city toward the warmth of true friendship.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$70 million worldwide on a $50 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 165K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Matthew O'Callaghan
- Will FerrellTed (Man with the Yellow Hat) (voice)
- Drew BarrymoreMaggie (voice)
- David CrossJunior (voice)
- Eugene LevyClovis (voice)
- Joan PlowrightMs. Plushbottom (voice)
- Dick Van DykeMr. Bloomsberry (voice)
- Frank WelkerGeorge (voice)
- Ed O'RossIvan (voice)
- Michael ChinyamurindiEdu (voice)
- Michael Sorich"Seen It" Cab Driver (voice)