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The Garfield Movie
Alcon Entertainment Alcon Entertainment
Andrews McMeel Entertainment Andrews McMeel Entertainment
DNEG DNEG
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John Cohen Productions
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One Cool Group
The Garfield Movie Collection The Garfield Movie Collection

The Garfield Movie

Indoor cat. Outdoor adventure.

2024 101 min ★ 7.0 (1,497) Released
Adventure Animation Comedy Family

Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.

Original title
The Garfield Movie
Language
EN
Country
US,GB
Budget
$60,000,000
Revenue
$254,907,482
Reviews & Ratings 6
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Narate

Jan 4, 2025 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

_"And that's why we should go from Sunday to Tuesday."_ As far as animated movies go, this feels like most kid animated movies these days. That being said, there are some really cute moments in this that involve seeing baby Garfield and it actually warmed my skeptical heart. Also my kid is obsessed with this movie but I am not going to log it everytime he watches it.

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TheSceneSnobs

Jul 9, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

The Garfield Movie is a vast improvement over the previous live-action Garfield films. Initially, I didn’t expect much, but by the end, I found myself loving this fun and adventurous film. It has a lot of heart, some good laughs, and is great for parents to take their kids to. One of the standout elements of the movie is the introduction of Garfield’s father, Vic. This addition brings a fresh perspective to the Garfield universe. The dysfunctional father-son dynamic adds depth to the story, making it more engaging. The plot cleverly intertwines this family dynamic with a heist storyline, which adds excitement and keeps the narrative moving at a brisk pace. The movie offers plenty of laughs, with jokes that appeal to both kids and adults. The humor is well-timed and varies from slapstick to witty one-liners, ensuring that there is something for everyone. Odie, in particular, stands out and truly rocks in this film. His loyal and energetic presence brings a lot of charm to the screen. The chemistry between Garfield and Odie is spot on, providing some of the film’s most memorable moments. In conclusion, The Garfield Movie is a delightful surprise and a significant step up from its predecessors. With its heartwarming story, engaging characters, and balanced humor, it’s a film that both kids and parents can enjoy together. The addition of Garfield’s father, Vic, and the dynamic he brings to the story, along with Odie’s standout moments, make this a must-watch for fans of the beloved cat. Whether you’re a long-time Garfield fan or new to his adventures, this film offers a fun and heartwarming experience that’s well worth the time.

Hotplix

Hotplix

Jun 6, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

"The Garfield Movie" is a lively and entertaining adaptation of the beloved comic strip. Directed by Mark Dindal, the film brings the iconic lazy, lasagna-loving cat to life with vibrant animation and a playful storyline. Chris Pratt voices Garfield with a witty and charming performance, capturing the character's signature sarcasm and laid-back attitude. The film balances humor and heart, providing plenty of laughs for both children and adults. While it stays true to the spirit of the original comics, it also introduces fresh elements that make it a fun, engaging experience for new audiences. Overall, "The Garfield Movie" is a delightful family film that honors its source material while offering a modern twist.

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Manuel São Bento

May 29, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/the-garfield-movie-review-simple-light-hearted-fun-for-the-whole-family/ "The Garfield Movie may not be an animated masterwork or a film that provokes deep reflections, but it effectively fulfills its purpose of entertaining with a story that’s generic yet packed with fun moments. Boasting the classic sarcastic humor of the titular cat, a light plot, and well-executed action set pieces, it’s an ideal choice for families seeking an enjoyable experience with plenty of laughs. It serves as a reminder that sometimes a film can be appreciated just for what it always wanted to be – a simple, unpretentious form of entertainment, perfect for a session alongside the little ones." Rating: B

dorran

dorran

May 23, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 3.0

First off, I did like the father-son dynamic that was present here, it's just that I didn't care about what was happening on screen since it's nonsensical majority of the time. But there's only real development between those two by the end, nobody else. And the casting is quite bad as well because none of the actors really sell me on their performance, just seems they're phoning it in. The villain doesn't have a great performance either but that's mostly due to poor writing, they could've done something far greater than her. But the creativity that's present is short lived if it's constantly followed by a villain saying a poor landing joke, or even a main character. How can a Garfield movie truly be done? After seeing this I have little hope for Garfield movies in the future. But the idea of Garfield being in a movie is outlandish and quite hard to make a feasible plot without introducing lame characters. This franchise is hard to make acceptable for fans since it will never live up to what Garfield truly is. But to give us an hour and a half of our time with him for a outlandish, out of this world, story is enough regardless of how bad it might be, because it will never work out.

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

May 20, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

Seemingly abandoned by his dad in an alleyway in the rain, poor little "Garfield" espies the unsuspecting and lonely looking "Jon" having a pizza across the road. In a shot he's looking all sad and bedraggled at the windows, next he's demolished the man's dinner and finally coaxed him from his comfortable flat to a new house that they share with the dog "Odie". His life is just one idyllic round of snoozing, eating and watching "Catflix" until he and "Odie" are kidnapped. Why? Well it's only when they are rescued by a caped hero - who turns out to be his dad "Vic", and we then are introduced to the criminal mastermind that is "Jinx" who has an axe to grind, that we start to get to the bottom things. She spent ages in the pound and is looking for her pint of milk! Now "Garfield", "Odie" and "Vic" have to come up with plan to rob a well defended dairy to settle scores. Even if they succeed, can they trust the duplicitous "Jinx" and her two sinister hench-creatures? It's an amiable enough adventure movie, this, with plenty of daft escapades for the cats, a menacing security officer and even an old lovelorn bull ("Otto") who's seen better days. I found the story reminded me a bit of the "Wallace and Gromit" kind of mishap-ridden narrative and though it's probably twenty minutes too long to sustain a film that doesn't seem to ever want to end, it's got the usual messages to team-playing, family and loyalty and has some quite witty one-liners now and again.

User reviews courtesy of TMDB.

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Cast 23
Chris Pratt

Chris Pratt

Garfield (voice)

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Vic (voice)

Hannah Waddingham

Hannah Waddingham

Jinx (voice)

Ving Rhames

Ving Rhames

Otto (voice)

Nicholas Hoult

Nicholas Hoult

Jon (voice)

Cecily Strong

Cecily Strong

Marge Malone (voice)

Harvey Guillén

Harvey Guillén

Odie (voice)

Brett Goldstein

Brett Goldstein

Roland (voice)

Bowen Yang

Bowen Yang

Nolan (voice)

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg

Maurice (voice)

Janelle James

Janelle James

Olivia (voice)

Angus Cloud

Angus Cloud

Snickers (voice)

Jeff Foxworthy

Jeff Foxworthy

Zapped Bird (voice)

Eugenia Caruso

Eugenia Caruso

Maria (voice)

Dev Joshi

Dev Joshi

Liz (voice)

Mark Dindal

Mark Dindal

Sleep App Voice (voice)

Darren Foreman

Darren Foreman

Used Catapult Customer (voice)

Matt Rippy

Matt Rippy

Spanish Find My Pet Voice / Farmhand (voice)

Eric Loren

Eric Loren

Roadkill / Busboy (voice)

Melli Bond

Melli Bond

Fish Market Worker (voice)

Lynsey Murrell

Lynsey Murrell

Tour Guide Tracy (voice)

Jennifer Woodward

Jennifer Woodward

PA Announcer (voice)

Jimmy Moneta

Jimmy Moneta

Milkman (voice)

Crew 42
Jason Lethcoe

Jason Lethcoe

Storyboard Artist

Mark Dindal

Mark Dindal

Storyboard Artist

Stephen J. Anderson

Stephen J. Anderson

Storyboard Artist

Yunhao Zhang

Yunhao Zhang

Storyboard Artist

Gene Stupnitsky

Gene Stupnitsky

Additional Writing

Lee Eisenberg

Lee Eisenberg

Additional Writing

Angus Cloud

Angus Cloud

In Memory Of

Randy Fullmer

Randy Fullmer

In Memory Of

Barbara Harris

Barbara Harris

Thanks

Don Hahn

Don Hahn

Thanks

Grace Kinstler

Grace Kinstler

Thanks

Megan Amram

Megan Amram

Thanks

Peter Steinfeld

Peter Steinfeld

Thanks

Stevie Wermers-Skelton

Stevie Wermers-Skelton

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Mark Dindal

Mark Dindal

Director

Monika Mikkelsen

Monika Mikkelsen

Casting

Jim Davis

Jim Davis

Executive Producer

Justin Baldoni

Justin Baldoni

Executive Producer

Louis Koo

Louis Koo

Executive Producer

Peter Luo

Peter Luo

Executive Producer

Andrew A. Kosove

Andrew A. Kosove

Producer

Broderick Johnson

Broderick Johnson

Producer

John Cohen

John Cohen

Producer

Namit Malhotra

Namit Malhotra

Producer

Steven P. Wegner

Steven P. Wegner

Producer

John Debney

John Debney

Conductor

Baard H. Ingebretsen

Baard H. Ingebretsen

Foley Recordist

Baard H. Ingebretsen

Baard H. Ingebretsen

Foley Supervisor

John Debney

John Debney

Original Music Composer

Calum Scott

Calum Scott

Songs

Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste

Songs

Keith Urban

Keith Urban

Songs

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg

Songs

Jason Boose

Jason Boose

Animation Director

Craig Kellman

Craig Kellman

Character Designer

Mark Dindal

Mark Dindal

Character Designer

Freddy Chaleur

Freddy Chaleur

Visual Effects Supervisor

Jim Davis

Jim Davis

Characters

Jason Lethcoe

Jason Lethcoe

Story Artist

Mark Dindal

Mark Dindal

Story Artist

Stephen J. Anderson

Stephen J. Anderson

Story Artist

Yunhao Zhang

Yunhao Zhang

Story Artist

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May 20, 2024

Los Angeles, California

PG Premiere

May 24, 2024

PG Theatrical

Jul 9, 2024

PG Digital

Sep 21, 2024

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PG Digital

Jul 16, 2025

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PG Theatrical (Limited)

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