Encanto (2021)
Kernel Score: 85% · 10,089 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Released: 2021-10-13
Runtime: 102 minutes
Is Encanto worth watching?
Worth watching. A lively, colourful animated musical about a family with magical gifts, where one girl has none. The songs are catchy and the story about family pressure is sweet and relatable.
Watch it if you
- like animated musicals
- enjoy family stories about pressure and belonging
- are watching with children
Skip it if you
- dislike musicals
- want an action-led story
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Encanto
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family's last hope.
Encanto parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Encanto is a PG animated musical family film about a magical family in Colombia dealing with generational pressure.
- Violence & scariness: A little — The film has minimal peril, focused mainly on family emotional conflict, consistent with its PG rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Encanto
If you liked Encanto, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Zootopia (2016) — 87%: Funny, clever animated adventure with a big heart
- Tangled (2010) — 87%: Disney musical about a girl finding her place
- Luca (2021) — 85%: Warm story of friendship and growing up
- The Book of Life (2014) — 86%: Bright, musical film about family and culture
- Ratatouille (2007) — 89%: Warm, funny story about a character finding where they belong
- Soul (2020) — 90%: Thoughtful animation about finding your purpose
Director
Cast
- Stephanie Beatriz as Mirabel Madrigal (voice)
- María Cecilia Botero as Abuela Alma Madrigal (voice)
- John Leguizamo as Bruno Madrigal (voice)
- Diane Guerrero as Isabela Madrigal (voice)
- Jess Darrow as Luisa Madrigal (voice)
- Carolina Gaitán as Pepa Madrigal (voice)
- Angie Cepeda as Julieta Madrigal (voice)
- Ravi Cabot-Conyers as Antonio Madrigal (voice)
- Mauro Castillo as Félix Madrigal (voice)
- Rhenzy Feliz as Camilo Madrigal (voice)
Encanto FAQ
Is Encanto worth watching?
Worth watching. A lively, colourful animated musical about a family with magical gifts, where one girl has none. The songs are catchy and the story about family pressure is sweet and relatable.
Where can I watch Encanto?
In the US you can stream Encanto on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Encanto OK for kids?
Encanto is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Encanto is a PG animated musical family film about a magical family in Colombia dealing with generational pressure.
What movies are like Encanto?
If you liked Encanto, try Zootopia, Tangled, Luca and The Book of Life.