The Sea Beast

95%

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110 Reviews

84%

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1,000+ Ratings

In an era when terrifying beasts roamed the seas, monster hunters were celebrated heroes -- and none were more beloved than the great Jacob Holland. But when young Maisie Brumble stows away on his fabled ship, he's saddled with an unexpected ally. Together they embark on an epic journey into uncharted waters and make history. From Academy Award winning filmmaker Chris Williams (Moana, Big Hero Six, Bolt), The Sea Beast takes us to where the map ends, and the true adventure begins.

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An original animated tale that's often as daring as its characters, The Sea Beast sends audiences on a voyage well worth taking.

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The Sea Beast's story is nothing special, but it's still a beautifully animated good time for kids and parents alike.

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Dylan Roth

Observer

The Sea Beast washes down this heavy thematic material with a playful tone and exciting, well-designed action.

Dec 14, 2022

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Catey Sullivan

Chicago Reader

If you’re going to title your movie The Sea Beast, you need to commit to a beast that earns its billing.

Jul 21, 2022

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Donald Clarke

Irish Times

At a time when the American studios are struggling to deliver fresh animation, [Netflix] has undercut them with a period epic whose worthwhile lessons are tainted only slightly by preachiness.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 12, 2022

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Daryl MacDonald

InSession Film

The Sea Beast is one of the more surprising movies of the year; feeling like a fresh take on a rapidly staling narrative, with genuinely gorgeous animation and set pieces, and a depth to match its ocean backdrop.

Rated: A+

Apr 24, 2024

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Pramit Chatterjee

Digital Mafia Talkies

The Sea Beast is one of those rare examples where the human characters matter as much as the Kaijus.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 20, 2023

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Kenneth Seward Jr.

GameSpot

anyone versed in Pixar or Dreamworks will undoubtedly see those influences here. That fact alone doesn't negate what the film does well though. And it still tells a captivating adventure story using fully realized characters.

Rated: 8/10

Jul 19, 2023

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Judy It was very cute, I thought i was going to see the beast that is filmed in Africa, by mistake got the wrong ticket. If I had my grandson of 7, I would have enjoyed it more with him. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/04/22 Full Review Inga D Ended up watching this with my niece. It was a surprisingly enjoyable watch as someone who isn't really into kids movies. Compelling subject matter and thematically suitable for a younger audience. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/26/24 Full Review Andy B A visually stunning piece of animation. The plot is a cross between Moby Dick and How to Train Your Dragon. There is nothing particularly new here, but it is done very well. It falls down, for me, in two places. (1) the comedy accents are awful and sound like the local villages production of Pirates of Penzance. (2) Maisie is just annoying. She’s always right and she just grates. Apart from that, this is an enjoyable family film with big sea monsters. And a cute little one - just for those extra merchandising opportunities . I understand that a sequel is planned - that’s not something that would be unwelcome Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/21/24 Full Review Ryland C For a Pirates of the Caribbean/How to train your Dragon/Assassin Creed type premise. It’s fine. I can see why people love it but honestly for me, it exists. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/11/24 Full Review Alec C In a world where monsters roam the seas, prepare for an adventure that will take you to waters uncharted! As a legendary monster meets a young girl, the two strike an unlikely friendship with a sea monster that shows them that the stories that were told were not true at all. A whimsical and impressive animated adventure, this film gets less credit then it should! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/14/24 Full Review Daryle K The Sea Monster is a brilliant movie. An incredible animation with strong characters and an important message. The young female protagonist is an incredible role model for strength, courage, confidence, compassion and emotional intelligence. This is a must watch. It immediately makes its way into one of the best ever movies and animations. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/16/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Chris Williams Director Karl Urban Jacob Holland Zaris-Angel Hator Maisie Brumble Jared Harris Captain Crow Dan Stevens Admiral Hornagold Marianne Jean-Baptiste Sarah Sharpe

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Synopsis In an era when terrifying beasts roamed the seas, monster hunters were celebrated heroes -- and none were more beloved than the great Jacob Holland. But when young Maisie Brumble stows away on his fabled ship, he's saddled with an unexpected ally. Together they embark on an epic journey into uncharted waters and make history. From Academy Award winning filmmaker Chris Williams (Moana, Big Hero Six, Bolt), The Sea Beast takes us to where the map ends, and the true adventure begins.

Director: Chris Williams
Producer: Jed Schlanger, Chris Williams
Screenwriter: Nell Benjamin, Chris Williams
Production Co: Netflix Animation, Netflix
Rating: PG (Action|Violence|Some Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 24, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 8, 2022
Runtime: 1h 55m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)