The LEGO Movie (2014)
92%RT Audience Score: 87%
Awards & Nominations: Nominated for 1 Oscar
72 wins & 67 nominations total
Boasting beautiful animation, a charming voice cast, laugh-a-minute gags, and a surprisingly thoughtful story, The Lego Movie is colorful fun for all ages.
The Lego Movie is the ultimate love letter to Legos, and it’s not just for kids. With its clever writing, stunning animation, and hilarious jokes, this movie is a must-see for anyone who has ever played with Legos. It’s a film that will make you laugh, cry, and want to build something amazing. Plus, it’s got Batman, so what more could you want? Whether you’re a die-hard Lego fan or just looking for a fun family movie night, The Lego Movie is sure to be a hit.
Production Company(ies)
M K2 Productions, C E D Productions, France 3 Cinéma
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Fox Studios, Moore Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG for mild action and rude humor
Year of Release
2014
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital Datasat SDDS Dolby Surround 7.1 Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.33 : 1
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Runtime:1h 35m
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Language(s):English, Turkish
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Feb 7, 2014 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 17, 2014
Genre(s)
Comedy/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Morgan Freeman, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Nick Offerman, directed by Phil Lord, Chris Miller, written by Phil Lord, Chris Miller, comedy, adventure, PG rating, box office gross $257.8M, reviewed by Chris Stuckmann, Katey Rich, Peter Hartlaub, Kate Erbland, Maricar Estrella, Emmet Brickowski, Lord Business, President Business, The Man Upstairs, Vitruvius, Wyldstyle, Lucy, Batman, Bruce Wayne, Metal Beard, Dan Lin, Roy Lee, Warner Bros Pictures
Worldwide gross: $468,266,122
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $585,214,285
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 232
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 63,818,352
US/Canada gross: $257,966,122
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $322,392,444
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 169
US/Canada opening weekend: $69,050,279
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $86,295,394
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 96
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $60,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $74,984,833
Production budget ranking: 566
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $40,379,333
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $469,850,119
ROI to date (est.): 407%
ROI ranking: 340
Will Ferrell – Lord Business, President Business, The Man Upstairs (Voice)
Morgan Freeman – Vitruvius (Voice)
Elizabeth Banks – Wyldstyle, Lucy (Voice)
Will Arnett – Batman, Bruce Wayne (Voice)
Nick Offerman – Metal Beard (Voice)
Director(s)
Phil Lord, Chris Miller
Writer(s)
Phil Lord, Chris Miller
Producer(s)
Dan Lin, Roy Lee
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
Nominated for 1 Oscar
72 wins & 67 nominations total
Academy Awards
Oscar Nominees
All Critics (255) | Top Critics (64) | Fresh (244) | Rotten (11)
Hilarious and heartfelt in the right ways, The Lego Movie also successfully pokes fun at the genre cliches we’re all so used to.
April 23, 2015 | Rating: A-
Chris Stuckmann
ChrisStuckmann.com
TOP CRITIC
It’s one of the few movies based on a toy with no explicit story behind it. And it is, so far, the only one that’s really good.
January 3, 2015
Katey Rich
Vanity Fair
TOP CRITIC
The movie is a wonderful surprise, cleverly written and executed brick by brick with a visual panache.
January 3, 2015 | Rating: 4/4
Peter Hartlaub
San Francisco Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Lord and Miller’s sensibilities are continually clever, and The Lego Movie works hard to gradually deliver surprising payoffs to what seem to be throwaway bits.
January 3, 2015 | Rating: 8.3/10
Kate Erbland
Film.com
TOP CRITIC
The Lego Movie has enough wit and wisdom to send a recession-age message to families on the importance of thinking through problems with creativity.
January 3, 2015
Maricar Estrella
Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com
TOP CRITIC
The Lego Movie is a brilliant technical achievement.
April 4, 2014 | Rating: 3/5
Evan Williams
The Australian
TOP CRITIC
It’s the best possible ad for Legos that the company could have ever hoped for, and it achieves that by embedding in its very concept the kind of play that has kept both kids and adults playing with Legos for years.
May 13, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Dan Bayer
Next Best Picture
The LEGO Movie is a beautifully animated film that remains one of the best films of 2014.
March 9, 2022 | Rating: 4.5/5
Danielle Solzman
Solzy at the Movies
A poignant children’s film, which injected American animation with a surge of energy, style, and confidence, The LEGO Movie took the most surprising stances…
March 29, 2021
Kanishk Devgan
Film Companion
The weirdest, most psychedelic kid’s entertainment since H.R. Pufnstuf.
February 1, 2021 | Rating: 4.5/5
Richard Crouse
Richard Crouse
Surprisingly action-packed and high-octane.
December 4, 2020 | Rating: 8/10
Mike Massie
Gone With The Twins
It is a film best experienced and best experienced as a beloved experience between adults and the children they love.
September 13, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com…
Plot
The LEGO Movie is a 3D animated film which follows lead character, Emmet a completely ordinary LEGO mini-figure who is identified as the most “extraordinary person” and the key to saving the Lego universe. Emmet and his friends go on an epic journey to stop the evil tyrant, Lord Business.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
The voice cast of The Lego Movie includes Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Ferrell, Morgan Freeman, and Will Arnett.
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