Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022)
Kernel Score: 77% · 642 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Comedy, Family, Music
Released: 2022-10-07
Runtime: 106 minutes
Where to watch Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle — a singing crocodile who loves baths, caviar and great music — living in the attic of his new home. But when Lyle’s existence is threatened by evil neighbor Mr. Grumps, the Primms must band together to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places.
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is a family-friendly PG musical comedy about a singing crocodile.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Mild comic peril from an antagonistic neighbor, appropriate for a PG family film.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Josh Gordon
Cast
- Shawn Mendes as Lyle (voice)
- Winslow Fegley as Josh Primm
- Javier Bardem as Hector P. Valenti
- Constance Wu as Katie Primm
- Scoot McNairy as Joseph Primm
- Brett Gelman as Alistair Grumps
- Ego Nwodim as Carol
- Lyric Hurd as Trudy
- Jason Kravits as Cy
- Ben Palacios as Lyle's Motion Capture
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile FAQ
Is Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile good?
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 642 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile?
In the US you can stream Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile on Hulu, Fubo and FXNow and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile OK for kids?
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is a family-friendly PG musical comedy about a singing crocodile.
What movies are like Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile?
If you liked Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, try Paddington 2, The One and Only Ivan, Peter Pan and Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life.