April 5, 2023
Worthwhile — caution advised for young children.
Released
April 5, 2023
Director
Aaron Horvath
Cast
Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, and Seth Rogen
Directed by Aaron Horvath, rated PG, released April 5, 2023. Mario and Luigi jump through the Mushroom Kingdom to save the day.
Starring Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, among others.
Bright game-world fun siblings can share — energetic and friendly.
Reviews are more mixed (59% Tomatometer), though many viewers still find things to like (95% audience score). 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.
Bright game-world fun siblings can share — energetic and friendly.
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
At 59% on the Tomatometer, critical consensus is mixed-to-cool, with reviews split on tone, script, or originality. Audience scores are even warmer on the Popcornmeter (95%), 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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