Ice Age (2002)
Kernel Score: 82% · 14,111 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure
Released: 2002-03-14
Runtime: 81 minutes
Is Ice Age worth watching?
Worth watching. A grumpy mammoth, a talkative sloth and a tiger carry a baby across the ice. It's short, funny and good-natured, if a bit simple, and it opened a long-running series.
Watch it if you
- want a short, easy family comedy
- like buddy road trips
- enjoy talking animals
Skip it if you
- want depth
- expect Pixar-level emotion
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Ice Age
- Stream: Netflix, Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Manny the mammoth, Sid the loquacious sloth, and Diego the sabre-toothed tiger go on a comical quest to return a human baby back to his father, across a world on the brink of an ice age.
Ice Age parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Ice Age is a family animated adventure with mild peril, a menacing predator, and gentle themes of loss, as mismatched animals protect a human baby.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Cartoon peril includes a stalking saber-toothed tiger pack and a villain, plus references to death and loss of loved ones, but it stays mild and comedic.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Ice Age
If you liked Ice Age, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Toy Story (1995) — 96%: Another animated buddy adventure
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) — 89%: Funny, witty animated adventure
- Zootopia (2016) — 87%: Animal comedy with a clever world
- Up (2009) — 87%: Another unlikely-companions journey with heart
- The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021) — 88%: Funny, modern animated family adventure
- Big Hero 6 (2014) — 88%: Warm and funny animated friendship story
Director
Chris Wedge
Cast
- Ray Romano as Manny (voice)
- John Leguizamo as Sid (voice)
- Denis Leary as Diego (voice)
- Goran Višnjić as Soto (voice)
- Jack Black as Zeke (voice)
- Cedric the Entertainer as Carl (voice)
- Stephen Root as Frank / Start (voice)
- Diedrich Bader as Oscar (voice)
- Alan Tudyk as Lenny / Freaky Mammal / Dab (voice)
- Lorri Bagley as Jennifer (voice)
Ice Age FAQ
Is Ice Age worth watching?
Worth watching. A grumpy mammoth, a talkative sloth and a tiger carry a baby across the ice. It's short, funny and good-natured, if a bit simple, and it opened a long-running series.
Where can I watch Ice Age?
In the US you can stream Ice Age on Netflix and Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Ice Age OK for kids?
Ice Age is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Ice Age is a family animated adventure with mild peril, a menacing predator, and gentle themes of loss, as mismatched animals protect a human baby.
What movies are like Ice Age?
If you liked Ice Age, try Toy Story, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Zootopia and Up.