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  • 2022
  • PG
  • Universal Pictures
  • 1 h 40 m
  • 2022
  • PG
  • Universal Pictures
  • 1 h 40 m

Summary Never have there been five friends as infamous as The Bad Guys—dashing pickpocket Mr. Wolf (Sam Rockwell), seen-it-all safecracker Mr. Snake (Marc Maron), chill master-of-disguise Mr. Shark (Craig Robinson), short-fused “muscle” Mr. Piranha (Anthony Ramos) and sharp-tongued expert hacker Ms. Tarantula (Awkwafina), aka “Webs.” But when, a...

Directed By: Pierre Perifel

Written By: Aaron Blabey, Etan Cohen

  • 2022
  • PG
  • Universal Pictures
  • 1 h 40 m
  • 2022
  • PG
  • Universal Pictures
  • 1 h 40 m

The Bad Guys

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 26 Critic Reviews
64
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 146 User Ratings
7.4
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Summary Never have there been five friends as infamous as The Bad Guys—dashing pickpocket Mr. Wolf (Sam Rockwell), seen-it-all safecracker Mr. Snake (Marc Maron), chill master-of-disguise Mr. Shark (Craig Robinson), short-fused “muscle” Mr. Piranha (Anthony Ramos) and sharp-tongued expert hacker Ms. Tarantula (Awkwafina), aka “Webs.” But when, a...

Directed By: Pierre Perifel

Written By: Aaron Blabey, Etan Cohen

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 26 Critic Reviews
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38% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 26 Critic Reviews
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38% Mixed
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0% Negative
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88
Apr 21, 2022
The characters are well-defined and Rockwell holds the picture together as he conveys Mr. Wolf’s shifting emotional states: suave, vexed and morally conflicted. Kids will love The Bad Guys and there’s plenty of substance for adults as well.
By Soren Andersen FULL REVIEW
80
Apr 21, 2022
The Bad Guys is a fun, family-friendly caper that’s bursting with action and brimming with laughs.
By Ryan Leston FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 146 User Ratings
7.4
77% Positive
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18% Mixed
26 Ratings
5% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 146 User Ratings
7.4
77% Positive
112 Ratings
18% Mixed
26 Ratings
5% Negative
8 Ratings

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10
Purple0
Dec 24, 2023
I loved this movie! It's extremely funny and never boring. I 100% recommend watching it with the whole family
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Kervin619
Sep 13, 2023
The story is funny, the animation is amazing combining 2D and 3D animation including the movements of the characters. And honestly I just mostly loved the character redesigns. It really has improved better than the book. Although I have not read the books I may plan to read them. But let me be honest. The only reason I came to watch this movie is the two characters that I fell in love with which they are Mr. Wolf and Diane Foxington. They are so attractive and it made me fall in love with them, If you wanted to find a crime movie with the new anthropomorphic animals. Then this movie is best recommended to watch.
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68
Apr 22, 2022
Even when The Bad Guys resembles other movies, it’s stealing from them gracefully, with its own sensibility and energy.
By Jesse Hassenger FULL REVIEW
63
Apr 25, 2022
The movie’s narrative twists are neither surprising nor interesting and the emotional weight of the story and characters is feather-light. It is, however, engaging in a disposable fashion, offering occasionally entertaining instances (such as the aforementioned Tarantino homage) and an animation style that seems less plastic than many of today’s generic offerings.
By James Berardinelli FULL REVIEW
60
Mar 31, 2022
Diverting as it may be, The Bad Guys is the sort of movie that’s missing a big heart and, at times, feels like they’re having more fun in the ADR booth than we are watching it on screen.
By Jason Solomons FULL REVIEW
60
Mar 25, 2022
The Bad Guys will work better for kids than adults: the comedy is broad, with farting not just a major source of laughs but an entire plot device, and the characters aren’t quite as lovable as the movie thinks they are, despite a winning voice cast that also boasts Marc Maron, Zazie Beetz and Awkwafina.
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40
Apr 1, 2022
Adults and smarter kids will enjoy the digs at the pomposity of professional saints. Everyone else can laugh at the genuinely funny talking guinea pig.
By Donald Clarke FULL REVIEW
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10
MR_FOXY
Jul 24, 2023
This cartoon is very well animated, especially Diana Foxington (she's a cutie). The music and the cast are PERFECTLY matched, I even downloaded this music for myself)) Greetings from Udmurtia
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6
StaindSoul
Nov 10, 2023
It’s got some fun moments and a good cast. Unfortunately it’s very predictable and feels unfulfilling.
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6
JLuis_001
Aug 11, 2022
It won't have the pedigree and notoriety of many other animated films and maybe it doesn't land all of its jokes, but I'm all for films like this that know where their focus is and stick to it, rather than seeking a grandiosity they don't have and won't achieve. Nice surprise.
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Sophiebybophie
May 12, 2022
love the animation and most of the characters. but the plot was everywhere and honestly? boring, didn't even finish the last 10 minuets cause it was so boring...
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Barny
May 2, 2022
had to watch that with the kids, the story is on par with what is expected for kids these days (very superficial) with an opened door to sequels, animation is to the current "standards", but there is this unhealthy dose of misandry which leaves an unpleasant aftertaste.
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Production Company DreamWorks Animation, Universal Pictures
Release Date Apr 22, 2022
Duration 1 h 40 m
Rating PG
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Tagline Good is No Fun at All
Website https://www.facebook.com/TheBadGuysMovie/
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Awards

Annie Awards
• 1 Win & 5 Nominations
Hawaii Film Critics Society
• 3 Nominations
Indiana Film Journalists Association, US
• 3 Nominations

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