October 27, 2023
Worthwhile — caution advised for young children.
Released
October 27, 2023
Director
David Soren
Cast
Keke Palmer, Michael J. Woodard, Bobby Cannavale, Lamont Dozier Jr., and Stephen Root
Directed by David Soren, rated PG, released October 27, 2023. Two crabs from different worlds meet under the boardwalk for a summer of song.
Starring Keke Palmer, Michael J. Woodard, Bobby Cannavale, Lamont Dozier Jr., Stephen Root, among others.
Beachy musical romance-light story with animal pals.
Reviews are more mixed (54% Tomatometer), though many viewers still find things to like (75% audience score). IMDb users rate it about 5.9/10.
Use the MovieGuide breakdown below for violence, language, and other advisories before you hit play with younger viewers.
Beachy musical romance-light story with animal pals.
Summaries based on each site's scores and typical coverage — open the source for full reviews.
Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★☆☆ (2/4). 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 54% on the Tomatometer, critical consensus is mixed-to-cool, with reviews split on tone, script, or originality. Audiences largely leave satisfied (75% Popcornmeter). Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 5.9/10, reflecting softer 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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