The Lego Movie (2014)
Kernel Score: 85% · 8,323 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 2014-02-06
Runtime: 100 minutes
Is The Lego Movie worth watching?
Must-watch. A clever, fast and sincere comedy that turns a toy commercial into a satire of conformity. The jokes come constantly and the ending has a surprising amount of heart.
Watch it if you
- like animated comedies that work for adults too
- enjoy fast, self-aware humour
- want a family movie with a clever twist
Skip it if you
- dislike relentless jokes and noise
- want a quiet story
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Lego Movie
- Stream: Fubo, Paramount+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
An ordinary Lego mini-figure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil Lego tyrant from conquering the universe.
The Lego Movie parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that The Lego Movie is a PG-rated animated family adventure-comedy with mild cartoon action and a positive message about creativity and individuality.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Mild cartoon action and slapstick fitting its PG family rating, with no real-world consequences.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Lego Movie
If you liked The Lego Movie, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Lego Batman Movie (2017) — 83%: Direct spin-off with the same fast jokes.
- Shrek (2001) — 87%: Irreverent fairy-tale parody with big laughs.
- The Emperor's New Groove (2000) — 87%: Fast, silly animated comedy.
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) — 86%: Bright, joke-heavy family adventure.
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) — 89%: Witty and surprisingly deep animated adventure.
- How to Train Your Dragon (2010) — 87%: Warm adventure with a young hero.
Director
Cast
- Chris Pratt as Emmet Brickowski (voice)
- Elizabeth Banks as Wyldstyle / Lucy (voice)
- Will Ferrell as Lord Business / President Business / The Man Upstairs
- Morgan Freeman as Vitruvius (voice)
- Will Arnett as Batman / Bruce Wayne (voice)
- Liam Neeson as Bad Cop / Good Cop / Pa Cop (voice)
- Alison Brie as Unikitty (voice)
- Nick Offerman as Metal Beard (voice)
- Charlie Day as Benny (voice)
- Jadon Sand as Finn
The Lego Movie FAQ
Is The Lego Movie worth watching?
Must-watch. A clever, fast and sincere comedy that turns a toy commercial into a satire of conformity. The jokes come constantly and the ending has a surprising amount of heart.
Where can I watch The Lego Movie?
In the US you can stream The Lego Movie on Fubo and Paramount+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Lego Movie OK for kids?
The Lego Movie is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that The Lego Movie is a PG-rated animated family adventure-comedy with mild cartoon action and a positive message about creativity and individuality.
What movies are like The Lego Movie?
If you liked The Lego Movie, try The Lego Batman Movie, Shrek, The Emperor's New Groove and The Super Mario Bros. Movie.