Tangled (2010)

Kernel Score: 87% · 12,228 ratings · Rated PG

Genres: Animation, Family, Adventure

Released: 2010-11-24

Runtime: 100 minutes

Is Tangled worth watching?

Worth watching. A bright, funny fairy-tale adventure about a girl with very long, magical hair who escapes her tower. Charming songs, a lovely look and a winning pair of leads make it good for all ages.

Watch it if you

  • love fairy-tale musicals
  • want a feel-good family adventure
  • like funny animated sidekicks

Skip it if you

  • dislike musicals
  • want something darker or edgier

Best for: Family movie night

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Tangled

  • 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

Feisty teenager Rapunzel, who has long and magical hair, wants to go and see sky lanterns on her eighteenth birthday, but she's bound to a tower by her overprotective mother. She strikes a deal with Flynn Rider, a charming wanted thief, and the duo set off on an action-packed escapade.

Tangled parents' guide: all ages

Parents need to know that this PG animated musical is a bright, mostly gentle fairy tale with a manipulative villain and some adventure peril.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — Some adventure peril, chases, and a scheming female villain, but the action is light and non-graphic.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Tangled

If you liked Tangled, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Beauty and the Beast (1991) — 90%: Classic fairy-tale romance with a bookish heroine.
  • The Little Mermaid (1989) — 89%: Classic fairy-tale musical with a spirited heroine.
  • Aladdin (1992) — 92%: Fast, funny animated adventure with unforgettable songs.
  • Frozen (2013) — 81%: Another modern fairy-tale musical about sisters.
  • Moana (2016) — 85%: Spirited heroine and a big sea adventure.
  • Zootopia (2016) — 87%: Shares a co-director and a lively animated adventure.

Director

Byron Howard

Cast

  • Mandy Moore as Rapunzel (voice)
  • Zachary Levi as Flynn Rider (voice)
  • Donna Murphy as Mother Gothel (voice)
  • Ron Perlman as Stabbington Brother (voice)
  • M.C. Gainey as Captain of the Guard (voice)
  • Jeffrey Tambor as Big Nose Thug (voice)
  • Brad Garrett as Hook Hand Thug (voice)
  • Paul F. Tompkins as Short Thug (voice)
  • Richard Kiel as Vlad (voice)
  • Delaney Rose Stein as Young Rapunzel / Little Girl (voice)

Tangled FAQ

Is Tangled worth watching?

Worth watching. A bright, funny fairy-tale adventure about a girl with very long, magical hair who escapes her tower. Charming songs, a lovely look and a winning pair of leads make it good for all ages.

Where can I watch Tangled?

In the US you can stream Tangled on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Tangled OK for kids?

Tangled is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that this PG animated musical is a bright, mostly gentle fairy tale with a manipulative villain and some adventure peril.

What movies are like Tangled?

If you liked Tangled, try Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Frozen.