Abominable (2019)
Kernel Score: 84% · 2,154 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 2019-09-19
Runtime: 97 minutes
Is Abominable worth watching?
Worth watching. A sweet animated adventure about three kids helping a young yeti get home. It's warm, colorful and kind, if somewhat predictable. Good for families who like gentle quests.
Watch it if you
- want a feel-good family movie
- like friendly-creature adventures
- enjoy stories about found family
Skip it if you
- want something surprising
- are looking for more sophisticated animation
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Abominable
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A group of misfits encounter a young Yeti named Everest, and they set off to reunite the magical creature with his family on the mountain of his namesake.
Abominable parents' guide: ages 5+
Parents need to know that Abominable is a PG animated adventure about kids helping a young Yeti reunite with his family, featuring mild peril from a villain.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes mild action-adventure peril involving a pursuing villain, typical of PG animated family films.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) — 89%: Funnier, sharper animated adventure with great art.
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- Klaus (2019) — 92%: Warm, heartfelt animated story about unlikely bonds.
- The Croods: A New Age (2020) — 85%: Funny, colorful family adventure.
- The Emperor's New Groove (2000) — 87%: Fast, funny adventure with a lovable cast.
Director
Jill Culton
Cast
- Chloe Bennet as Yi (voice)
- Albert Tsai as Peng (voice)
- Eddie Izzard as Burnish (voice)
- Tenzing Norgay Trainor as Jin (voice)
- Joseph Izzo as Everest (voice)
- Sarah Paulson as Dr. Zara (voice)
- Tsai Chin as Nai Nai (voice)
- Michelle Wong as Yi’s Mom (voice)
- Rich Dietl as Goon Leader (voice)
- James Hong as Yak Leader (voice)
Abominable FAQ
Is Abominable worth watching?
Worth watching. A sweet animated adventure about three kids helping a young yeti get home. It's warm, colorful and kind, if somewhat predictable. Good for families who like gentle quests.
Where can I watch Abominable?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Abominable OK for kids?
Abominable is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that Abominable is a PG animated adventure about kids helping a young Yeti reunite with his family, featuring mild peril from a villain.
What movies are like Abominable?
If you liked Abominable, try Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Rise of the Guardians, The Incredibles and Klaus.