June 16, 2023
Extreme caution for older teenagers and adults.
Released
June 16, 2023
Director
Peter Sohn
Cast
Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, and Wendi McLendon-Covey
Directed by Peter Sohn, rated PG, released June 16, 2023. Fire and water residents of Element City learn friendship across differences.
Starring Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey, among others.
Beautiful world-building and kindness across cultures.
Critical response is solid (73% Tomatometer), and audience scores sit at 93% Popcornmeter. IMDb users rate it about 7.0/10.
Use the MovieGuide breakdown below for violence, language, and other advisories before you hit play with younger viewers.
Beautiful world-building and kindness across cultures.
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 -2 — extreme caution for older teens and adults. Advisories often include stronger violence, language, or adult themes; extreme caution is flagged for older teens and adults rather than young children.
Critics & audience
The Tomatometer sits at a just-fresh 73%: many appreciate what works, while others note uneven stretches or familiar plotting. Audience scores are even warmer on the Popcornmeter (93%), a sign of strong word-of-mouth. Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 7.0/10, reflecting generally favorable 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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