Migration (2023)
Kernel Score: 78% · 2,196 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Released: 2023-12-06
Runtime: 83 minutes
Is Migration worth watching?
Worth watching. A pleasant, colorful animated road trip about a cautious duck dad and his family on their first migration. It's not groundbreaking, but it's funny, short, and easy for kids and parents to enjoy together.
Watch it if you
- want something light for kids
- like family road-trip comedies
- enjoy Illumination's bright, jokey style
Skip it if you
- want deep or surprising storytelling
- prefer more sophisticated animation
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Migration
- Stream: Prime Video
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, the Mallard family embarks on a family road trip, from New England, to New York City, to tropical Jamaica.
Migration parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Migration is a wholesome PG animated family adventure with only mild cartoon peril and warm messages about family togetherness and facing your fears.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Animated adventure peril including a menacing villain (a chef) who threatens the duck family, but it stays cartoonish and bloodless.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Migration
If you liked Migration, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Zootopia 2 (2025) — 93%: Bright, funny animal adventure for the whole family.
- Ernest & Celestine (2012) — 89%: Warm animated friendship story with real charm.
- Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) — 87%: Witty animal caper that adults enjoy too.
- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024) — 85%: Clever, funny family animation with great jokes.
- Sing 2 (2021) — 87%: Lively animal-ensemble family comedy.
- Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023) — 78%: Fowl on the run in another family comedy.
Director
Cast
- Kumail Nanjiani as Mack Mallard (voice)
- Elizabeth Banks as Pam Mallard (voice)
- Caspar Jennings as Dax Mallard (voice)
- Tresi Gazal as Gwen Mallard (voice)
- Awkwafina as Chump (voice)
- Carol Kane as Erin (voice)
- Keegan-Michael Key as Delroy (voice)
- Danny DeVito as Uncle Dan (voice)
- David Mitchell as GooGoo (voice)
- Isabela Merced as Kim (voice)
Migration FAQ
Is Migration worth watching?
Worth watching. A pleasant, colorful animated road trip about a cautious duck dad and his family on their first migration. It's not groundbreaking, but it's funny, short, and easy for kids and parents to enjoy together.
Where can I watch Migration?
In the US you can stream Migration on Prime Video and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Migration OK for kids?
Migration is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Migration is a wholesome PG animated family adventure with only mild cartoon peril and warm messages about family togetherness and facing your fears.
What movies are like Migration?
If you liked Migration, try Zootopia 2, Ernest & Celestine, Fantastic Mr. Fox and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.