Frozen (2013)
Kernel Score: 81% · 17,401 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Family, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 2013-11-20
Runtime: 102 minutes
Is Frozen worth watching?
Worth watching. Frozen is a bright Disney musical about two sisters and a curse of winter, with catchy songs and a sweet focus on family rather than romance. It is lightweight, but the music and visuals are very polished.
Watch it if you
- love Disney musicals
- want a family film about sisters
- enjoy catchy songs
Skip it if you
- dislike musicals
- want a deep story
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Frozen
- 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
Young princess Anna of Arendelle dreams about finding true love at her sister Elsa’s coronation. Fate takes her on a dangerous journey in an attempt to end the eternal winter that has fallen over the kingdom. She's accompanied by ice delivery man Kristoff, his reindeer Sven, and snowman Olaf. On an adventure where she will find out what friendship, courage, family, and true love really means.
Frozen parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that this PG animated musical is family-friendly with strong messages about sisterly love and courage, plus mild fantasy peril and heavy franchise merchandising.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Mild fantasy peril includes a villain's betrayal, a magical curse, and an eternal-winter threat, but nothing graphic.
- Products & purchases: Some — A reviewer notes the film's conventions are kept intact for 'maximum merchandising potential,' reflecting the franchise's heavy tie-in marketing.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Frozen
If you liked Frozen, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Frozen II (2019) — 80%: The sequel with the same sisters
- Tangled (2010) — 87%: Disney musical adventure with a spirited heroine
- Beauty and the Beast (1991) — 90%: Classic Disney musical romance
- The Little Mermaid (1989) — 89%: Classic Disney musical with big songs
- Anastasia (1997) — 87%: Musical adventure with a princess at its centre
- Shrek (2001) — 87%: Funny fairy-tale film for the whole family
Director
Chris Buck
Cast
- Idina Menzel as Elsa (voice)
- Kristen Bell as Anna (voice)
- Jonathan Groff as Kristoff (voice)
- Josh Gad as Olaf (voice)
- Livvy Stubenrauch as Young Anna (voice)
- Santino Fontana as Hans (voice)
- Eva Bella as Young Elsa (voice)
- Alan Tudyk as Duke (voice)
- Maia Wilson as Bulda (voice)
- Ciarán Hinds as Pabbie / Grandpa (voice)
Frozen FAQ
Is Frozen worth watching?
Worth watching. Frozen is a bright Disney musical about two sisters and a curse of winter, with catchy songs and a sweet focus on family rather than romance. It is lightweight, but the music and visuals are very polished.
Where can I watch Frozen?
In the US you can stream Frozen on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Frozen OK for kids?
Frozen is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that this PG animated musical is family-friendly with strong messages about sisterly love and courage, plus mild fantasy peril and heavy franchise merchandising.
What movies are like Frozen?
If you liked Frozen, try Frozen II, Tangled, Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid.