Rise of the Guardians

Get Showtimes + Tickets

    
  • Opened November 21, 2012 
  • 1 hr 37 min
  • PG | Thematic Elements and Some Mildly Scary Action
  • Parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 7+. More on child suitability

  • When an evil spirit called Pitch becomes bent upon taking over the world by inspiring fear in the hearts of kids everywhere, a group of our greatest heroes -- Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, the Sandman and Jack Frost -- band together for the first time, determined to stand in Pitch's way. More than a collection of storybook subjects, "The Guardians" are also a band of superheroes, who possess their own special powers. Now joined in opposition of a common foe, the Guardians heed the call and combine their powers to defeat Pitch and protect the world from his campaign of fear. The film is based on "The Guardians of Childhood," a series of highly anticipated books by William Joyce. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Alec Baldwin, Hugh Jackman, Isla Fisher, Chris Pine, Jude Law, Dakota Goyo
  • Director: Peter A. Ramsey
  • Genres: Animated

What's the Buzz?

Must Go!
Fans say Must Go!
11,830 fans
Read fan reviews
So-so
Critics say So-So
57 out of 100
Read critic reviews

Fan Reviews

Must Go!
Rise of the Guardians

by dawn.prentice65

Was a great take on some old tales. This is one that will keep the kids and the adults entertained. Fun and light most of the time, but some scenes will be frightening to small children. Would say 7...

Must Go!
Great Movie

by kdspugh

Very entertaining, the whole family enjoyed this movie. Some of the imagery might be a little scary for some younger kids, but should be OK for most. I thought the story was great and had some...

Must Go!
My 12-year old LOVED IT!

by kiana0717

Fun and exciting; a must see for kids of all age. This was a wonderful movie; especially during the holidays. I felt like a kid again watching it (a true believer) and my daughter absolutely enjoyed...

Read more fan reviews

Critic Reviews

88
Philadelphia Inquirer
| Carrie Rickey

The shaggy, whimsical characters have a primal familiarity, as though they were developed by a tag team of Maurice Sendak and Walt Disney. Read full review

75
Chicago Sun-Times
| Roger Ebert

There's an audience for this film. It's not me. I gather younger children will like the breakneck action, the magical ability to fly and the young hero who has tired of only being a name. Their parents and older siblings may find the 89-minute running time quite long enough. Read full review

67
Entertainment Weekly
| Owen Gleiberman

It's all more lightweight-likable than exciting. Read full review

63
Boston Globe
| Tom Russo

This does seem to leave room for bigger, bolder, more momentous adventures down the line. Read full review

Read more critic reviews

Offers + More

Photos

A scene from "Rise of the Guardians."