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Sonic the Hedgehog

  • 20202020
  • PGPG
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)
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After discovering a small, blue, fast hedgehog, a small-town police officer must help him defeat an evil genius who wants to do experiments on him.After discovering a small, blue, fast hedgehog, a small-town police officer must help him defeat an evil genius who wants to do experiments on him.After discovering a small, blue, fast hedgehog, a small-town police officer must help him defeat an evil genius who wants to do experiments on him.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
134K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
253
55
  • Director
    • Jeff Fowler
  • Writers
    • Pat Casey
    • Josh Miller
  • Stars
    • Ben Schwartz(voice)
    • James Marsden
    • Jim Carrey
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  • Director
    • Jeff Fowler
  • Writers
    • Pat Casey
    • Josh Miller
  • Stars
    • Ben Schwartz(voice)
    • James Marsden
    • Jim Carrey
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    • 1.4KUser reviews
    • 282Critic reviews
    • 47Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 12 nominations

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    Jim Carrey in Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)
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    Ben Schwartz
    Ben Schwartz
    • Sonicas Sonic
    • (voice)
    James Marsden
    James Marsden
    • Tomas Tom
    Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey
    • Dr. Robotnikas Dr. Robotnik
    Tika Sumpter
    Tika Sumpter
    • Maddieas Maddie
    Natasha Rothwell
    Natasha Rothwell
    • Rachelas Rachel
    Adam Pally
    Adam Pally
    • Wadeas Wade
    Lee Majdoub
    Lee Majdoub
    • Agent Stoneas Agent Stone
    Neal McDonough
    Neal McDonough
    • Major Benningtonas Major Bennington
    Tom Butler
    Tom Butler
    • Vice Chairman Waltersas Vice Chairman Walters
    Frank C. Turner
    Frank C. Turner
    • Crazy Carlas Crazy Carl
    Melody Nosipho Niemann
    Melody Nosipho Niemann
    • Jojoas Jojo
    • (as Melody Niemann)
    Shannon Chan-Kent
    Shannon Chan-Kent
    • Roadhouse Waitressas Roadhouse Waitress
    Brad Kelly
    Brad Kelly
    • Roadhouse Thugas Roadhouse Thug
    Elfina Luk
    Elfina Luk
    • Secretary of Homeland Securityas Secretary of Homeland Security
    Garry Chalk
    Garry Chalk
    • Navy Chief of Staffas Navy Chief of Staff
    Michael Hogan
    Michael Hogan
    • Air Force Chief of Staffas Air Force Chief of Staff
    Peter Bryant
    Peter Bryant
    • Army Chief of Staffas Army Chief of Staff
    Jeremy Arnold
    Jeremy Arnold
    • Businessmanas Businessman
    • Director
      • Jeff Fowler
    • Writers
      • Pat Casey
      • Josh Miller
    • All cast & crew
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    Jim Carrey Brings His 'Sonic the Hedgehog' Role to Life

    Jim Carrey Brings His 'Sonic the Hedgehog' Role to Life

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When the first teaser poster was released, Naoto Ohshima, the character's original designer, and Yuji Naka, former head of Sonic Team, said they disliked Sonic's appearance. The first trailer caused a massive fan backlash. On May 2, 2019, director Jeff Fowler announced on Twitter that Sonic's design was going to be altered to make the character "the best he can be." The movie's scheduled release moved from Thanksgiving weekend 2019 to Valentine's Day 2020. When a new trailer and poster were released on November 12, 2019, fans and critics alike praised Sonic's new look.
    • Goofs
      When Sonic and Robotnik arrive in Egypt near the Giza pyramids, there's nothing but desert visible in all directions. The pyramids and the Sphinx are actually surrounded by roads, numerous other monuments, and city on three sides. There's a Pizza Hut less than 1000 feet from the Sphinx itself.
    • Quotes

      Sonic the Hedgehog: Where am I? What year is it? Is the Rock president?

    • Crazy credits
      SPOILER: There is a scene in the closing credits: Tails the fox, Sonic's ally, arrives on Earth.
    • Connections
      Featured in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Oscars' Best Popular Film (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Friends
      Written by Ian Tsuchiura (as Ian Masa Tsuchiura) & Kevin Villecco

      Performed by Hyper Potions

      Courtesy of GameChops

    User reviews1.4K

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    Top review
    6/10
    Charming and Nostalgic
    I think they did a good job with this. The design of Sonic so so much better than the one featured in the trailer. It baffles me how they thought the original design was ok. It looked like a child's drawing of something they had seen in a nightmare.

    The relationship between Sonic and James Marsden is super cute too and you'd do become invested in it.

    It is very much a kids movie but it's nice for older people to see as it's filled with nostalgia from the Sonic games. There are plenty of little Easter eggs that people who have played the game will notice.

    This movie is also really charming. It has lines that are funny too.

    So I would watch it especially if you have any interest in Sonic I don't think you will be disappointed or frustrated at what they have done with the property.
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    • Neon_Gold
    • May 21, 2020

    FAQ27

    • What will be the age rating for this movie?
    • Will there be comedy?
    • Will Sonic look more like his Film Style Guide 2D design?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 14, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Japan
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Nhím Sonic
    • Filming locations
      • Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Sega Sammy Group
      • Original Film
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $85,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $148,974,665
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $58,018,348
      • Feb 16, 2020
    • Gross worldwide
      • $319,715,683
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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