Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2022)
Kernel Score: 87% · 677 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Family
Released: 2022-06-24
Runtime: 90 minutes
Where to watch Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. When a documentarian discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, his resulting short film brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family.
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is a heartfelt PG-rated mockumentary about a tiny shell searching for his lost family after tragedy.
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
Cast
- Jenny Slate as Marcel (voice)
- Dean Fleischer Camp as Dean
- Isabella Rossellini as Connie (voice)
- Joe Gabler as Haysack Rep
- Shari Finkelstein as 60 Minutes Producer
- Sam Painter as 60 Minutes Camera Operator
- Blake Hottle as 60 Minutes Camera Operator
- Scott Osterman as 60 Minutes Sound Mixer
- Jeremy Evans as 60 Minutes Grip / Assistant Camera
- Lesley Stahl as Lesley Stahl
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On FAQ
Is Marcel the Shell with Shoes On good?
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 677 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Marcel the Shell with Shoes On?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Marcel the Shell with Shoes On OK for kids?
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is a heartfelt PG-rated mockumentary about a tiny shell searching for his lost family after tragedy.
What movies are like Marcel the Shell with Shoes On?
If you liked Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, try Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, Kubo and the Two Strings, A Close Shave and Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness.