Zootopia (2016)
Kernel Score: 87% · 17,764 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Adventure, Family, Comedy
Released: 2016-02-11
Runtime: 109 minutes
Is Zootopia worth watching?
Must-watch. Zootopia is a buddy-cop comedy with a rabbit and a fox that also deals, cleverly, with prejudice and stereotypes. The jokes and world are inventive, the mystery works, and it holds up for adults.
Watch it if you
- like animated films with a smart message
- enjoy buddy comedies
- want a mystery kids can follow
Skip it if you
- want a quiet, slow film
- dislike talking-animal cartoons
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Zootopia
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Determined to prove herself, Officer Judy Hopps, the first bunny on Zootopia's police force, jumps at the chance to crack her first case - even if it means partnering with scam-artist fox Nick Wilde to solve the mystery.
Zootopia parents' guide: ages 5+
Parents need to know that this animated comedy has some cartoon peril and villainy but centers on friendship, determination, and looking past prejudice.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Contains cartoon-style peril, a villain, and mild action, but nothing graphic.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Zootopia
If you liked Zootopia, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Zootopia 2 (2025) — 93%: The follow-up with the same two leads
- Inside Out (2015) — 89%: Inventive Pixar story about feelings
- Big Hero 6 (2014) — 88%: Warm, funny adventure with an unlikely friendship
- Tangled (2010) — 87%: Funny, lively Disney adventure with two mismatched leads
- Wreck-It Ralph (2012) — 82%: Another clever animated world with a misfit hero
- The Lion King (1994) — 94%: Disney animal story with big emotions
Director
Cast
- Ginnifer Goodwin as Judy Hopps (voice)
- Jason Bateman as Nick Wilde (voice)
- Idris Elba as Chief Bogo (voice)
- Jenny Slate as Bellwether (voice)
- Nate Torrence as Clawhauser (voice)
- Bonnie Hunt as Bonnie Hopps (voice)
- Don Lake as Stu Hopps (voice)
- Tommy Chong as Yax (voice)
- J.K. Simmons as Mayor Lionheart (voice)
- Octavia Spencer as Mrs. Otterton (voice)
Zootopia FAQ
Is Zootopia worth watching?
Must-watch. Zootopia is a buddy-cop comedy with a rabbit and a fox that also deals, cleverly, with prejudice and stereotypes. The jokes and world are inventive, the mystery works, and it holds up for adults.
Where can I watch Zootopia?
In the US you can stream Zootopia on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Zootopia OK for kids?
Zootopia is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that this animated comedy has some cartoon peril and villainy but centers on friendship, determination, and looking past prejudice.
What movies are like Zootopia?
If you liked Zootopia, try Zootopia 2, Inside Out, Big Hero 6 and Tangled.