November 21, 2023
Good — moderately questionable elements; discernment for young children.
Released
November 21, 2023
Director
Robert Smigel
Cast
Adam Sandler, Bill Burr, Cecily Strong, Jason Alexander, and Rob Schneider
Directed by Robert Smigel, rated PG, released November 21, 2023. A class pet lizard who is turning 74 teaches kids (and himself) about courage.
Starring Adam Sandler, Bill Burr, Cecily Strong, Jason Alexander, Rob Schneider, among others.
Classroom laughs with a gentle message about trying new things.
Critical response is solid (82% Tomatometer), and audience scores sit at 90% 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.
Classroom laughs with a gentle message about trying new things.
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Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★★☆ (3/4). Family content +2 — good for families with minor cautions. Coverage tends to spotlight redemptive or moral themes and relatively light advisories, positioning it as a stronger shared-family option when ages match the rating.
Critics & audience
Critics land at a fresh 82% Tomatometer, with most recommending it for performances, pacing, or thematic ambition. Audience scores are even warmer on the Popcornmeter (90%), 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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