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2021
PG
DreamWorks
1 h 47 m

2021
PG
DreamWorks
1 h 47 m

Summary Tim and his wife, Carol, the breadwinner of the family, live in the suburbs with their super-smart 7-year-old daughter Tabitha, and adorable new infant Tina. Tabitha, who’s at the top her class at the prestigious Acorn Center for Advanced Childhood, idolizes her Uncle Ted and wants to become like him, but Tim, still in touch with his ove...

Directed By: Tom McGrath

Written By: Michael McCullers, Marla Frazee, Tom McGrath

2021
PG
DreamWorks
1 h 47 m

2021
PG
DreamWorks
1 h 47 m

The Boss Baby: Family Business

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 20 Critic Reviews

39

User Score Mixed or Average Based on 72 User Ratings

5.2

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Summary Tim and his wife, Carol, the breadwinner of the family, live in the suburbs with their super-smart 7-year-old daughter Tabitha, and adorable new infant Tina. Tabitha, who’s at the top her class at the prestigious Acorn Center for Advanced Childhood, idolizes her Uncle Ted and wants to become like him, but Tim, still in touch with his ove...

Directed By: Tom McGrath

Written By: Michael McCullers, Marla Frazee, Tom McGrath

Where to Watch

Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Unfavorable Based on 20 Critic Reviews

5% Positive
1 Review

70% Mixed
14 Reviews

25% Negative
5 Reviews

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Mixed Reviews
Negative Reviews

Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Unfavorable Based on 20 Critic Reviews

5% Positive
1 Review

70% Mixed
14 Reviews

25% Negative
5 Reviews

All Reviews
Positive Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Negative Reviews

Washington Post

Jun 30, 2021

The movie’s most piercing barbs are left for the tech world and the inevitability that our phones will make zombies of us all. Does that make the Boss Baby franchise a bold cinematic bet? Not exactly. But as a safe play for parents and kids alike, it’s tough to complain about the return on your investment.

Los Angeles Times

Jun 30, 2021

It’s more of the same, for better or worse, but likely with enough bells and whistles — especially those new characters — to please younger fans.

By Michael Ordoña FULL REVIEW

User Reviews

User Score

Mixed or Average Based on 72 User Ratings

35% Positive
25 Ratings

35% Mixed
25 Ratings

31% Negative
22 Ratings

All Reviews
Positive Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Negative Reviews

User Reviews

User Score

Mixed or Average Based on 72 User Ratings

35% Positive
25 Ratings

35% Mixed
25 Ratings

31% Negative
22 Ratings

All Reviews
Positive Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Negative Reviews

May 13, 2022

What a masterpiece, you can truly see the bibles inspiration from this movie, so glad I saw this fantastic piece of art

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Jul 28, 2021

When I say that this movie is a godsend, I am not at all joking. My son, Owen, was born with congenital rubella syndrome, as a result of my wife having the rubella virus, causing him to be both deaf and blind. I am a firm anti-vaxxer, and will not be vaccinating Owen or any future kids I have, but that is besides the point. I brought my deaf and blind son to this showing, and, I kid you not, it cured his congenital rubella syndrome. Alec Baldwin's beautiful baritone voice broke right through his deafness, and upon hearing the voice he had to see who the godly, awe-inspiring tones were coming from. And Lord did he see. He looked at me and I looked at him, tearing up, and he said his first words: "Father, I... I love you." To anyone thinking about seeing this movie - please do. It worked wonders for my family. And to Alec Baldwin, if you somehow see this, I love you. Thank you for saving my son from a life of darkness and depression.

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The Associated Press

Jun 30, 2021

It’s a manic movie in a familiarly corporate kind of way that provides kids with a computer-generated candy rush. The movie’s own business imperatives occasionally show through like a leaky diaper.

By Jake Coyle FULL REVIEW

The Irish Times

Oct 22, 2021

We’ll say one thing for Boss Baby 2: its untidy, unpredictable, and unmannerly form does, indeed, evoke the exhausting, mucky business of baby tending, albeit with nothing like the familial rewards.

By Tara Brady FULL REVIEW

Austin Chronicle

Jun 30, 2021

It’s overwhelming, but there are a few nice touches that aren’t completely lost in the bedlam.

By Steve Davis FULL REVIEW

Jul 1, 2021

DreamWorks Animation can make solid family entertainment. But they haven’t this time.

By Josh Spiegel FULL REVIEW

Jul 2, 2021

What chafes is not so much the vulgarity (although it is as relentless as it is unfunny) but the movie’s intractable infatuation with it.

By Glenn Kenny FULL REVIEW

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Jul 22, 2021

A fun, lighthearted movie which shouldn’t be taken too seriously. It is a warm movie anyone could enjoy.

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Jul 5, 2021

[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]

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Sep 22, 2021

BBFB was an ok movie to switch off to but not as endearing as the original movie and with a far less compelling screenplay. Story was forgettable with some very weak dialogue for the new characters. Provides a colourful distraction for an idle hour and a half. Looks great in 4k hdr. Watch and forget!

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Jul 22, 2022

bad [ bad ] adjective, worse, worst;(Slang) bad·der, bad·dest for 36. not good in any manner or degree. bad [ bad ] adjective, worse, worst;(Slang) bad·der, bad·dest for 36. not good in any manner or degree.

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Mar 23, 2022

The Boss Baby: Family Business is unfunny, uninspired, and undeniably stupid.

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Details

Production Company DreamWorks Animation

Release Date Jul 2, 2021

Duration 1 h 47 m

Rating PG

Genres

Tagline Playtime is over.

Website https://gaga.ne.jp/bossbaby/

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Awards

Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA)

• 2 Nominations

Alliance of Women Film Journalists

• 1 Nomination

Annie Awards

• 1 Nomination

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