December 15, 2023
Worthwhile — caution advised for young children.
Released
December 15, 2023
Director
Sam Fell
Cast
Thandiwe Newton, Zachary Levi, Bella Ramsey, Imelda Staunton, Jane Horrocks, and Romesh Ranganathan
Directed by Sam Fell, rated PG, released December 15, 2023. Ginger and the flock face a high-tech nugget farm in a claymation caper.
Starring Thandiwe Newton, Zachary Levi, Bella Ramsey, Imelda Staunton, Jane Horrocks, among others.
Funny escape plot with friendship and bravery — mild peril only.
Critical response is solid (81% Tomatometer), and audience scores sit at 72% Popcornmeter. IMDb users rate it about 6.4/10.
Use the MovieGuide breakdown below for violence, language, and other advisories before you hit play with younger viewers.
Funny escape plot with friendship and bravery — mild peril only.
Summaries based on each site's scores and typical coverage — open the source for full reviews.
Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★★☆ (3/4). Family content +1 — worthwhile with caution for young children. Expect an uplifting or heartfelt core with moderate elements—peril, mild language, or thematic notes—worth previewing for younger kids.
Critics & audience
Critics land at a fresh 81% Tomatometer, with most recommending it for performances, pacing, or thematic ambition. Audience scores are more modest at 72% Popcornmeter. Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 6.4/10, reflecting middling-to-positive broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.
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