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Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

  • 2017
  • PG
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
35K
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POPULARITY
4,688
945
Ed Helms in Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)
Based on the bestselling book series, this movie tells the story of George and Harold, who hypnotize their principal into thinking he's a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants.
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Two overly-imaginative pranksters hypnotize their grumpy principal into thinking he's a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted, underwear-themed superhero.Two overly-imaginative pranksters hypnotize their grumpy principal into thinking he's a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted, underwear-themed superhero.Two overly-imaginative pranksters hypnotize their grumpy principal into thinking he's a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted, underwear-themed superhero.

  • Director
    • David Soren
  • Writers
    • Nicholas Stoller
    • Dav Pilkey
    • David Soren
  • Stars
    • Kevin Hart
    • Thomas Middleditch
    • Ed Helms
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    35K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,688
    945
    • Director
      • David Soren
    • Writers
      • Nicholas Stoller
      • Dav Pilkey
      • David Soren
    • Stars
      • Kevin Hart
      • Thomas Middleditch
      • Ed Helms
    • 166User reviews
    • 137Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 15 nominations total

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    Kevin Hart
    Kevin Hart
    • George
    • (voice)
    Thomas Middleditch
    Thomas Middleditch
    • Harold
    • (voice)
    Ed Helms
    Ed Helms
    • Captain Underpants
    • (voice)
    • …
    Nick Kroll
    Nick Kroll
    • Professor Poopypants
    • (voice)
    Jordan Peele
    Jordan Peele
    • Melvin
    • (voice)
    Kristen Schaal
    Kristen Schaal
    • Edith
    • (voice)
    DeeDee Rescher
    DeeDee Rescher
    • Ms. Ribble
    • (voice)
    • (as Dee Dee Rescher)
    Brian Posehn
    Brian Posehn
    • Mr. Rected
    • (voice)
    David Soren
    • Tommy
    • (voice)
    Mel Rodriguez
    Mel Rodriguez
    • Mr. Fyde
    • (voice)
    Susan Fitzer
    Susan Fitzer
    • Ms. Dayken
    • (voice)
    Lynnanne Zager
    Lynnanne Zager
    • George's Mom
    • (voice)
    Tiffany Lauren Bennicke
    Tiffany Lauren Bennicke
    • Sad Girl
    • (voice)
    • (as Tiffany Bennicke)
    James Ryan
    • Mime
    • (voice)
    Leslie David Baker
    Leslie David Baker
    • Officer McPiggly
    • (voice)
    Sugar Lyn Beard
    Sugar Lyn Beard
    • Goody Two-Shoes Girl
    • (voice)
    Lesley Nicol
    Lesley Nicol
    • Nobel Moderator
    • (voice)
    Chris Miller
    Chris Miller
    • Nobel Audience Member
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • David Soren
    • Writers
      • Nicholas Stoller
      • Dav Pilkey
      • David Soren
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews166

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    7subxerogravity

    The first epic movie? Lives up to that subtitle.

    So, pretty funny and pretty imaginative, I must say.

    The animation turned out to be really cool. I like how they went back and forth form the 3D animation to the 2D animation. They even had some sock puppetry. The blend shows the creativity of the child's mind, greatly.

    Kevin Hart has the perfect voice for cartoons especially to play little boys.

    He plays a kid named George who with his best friend Harold create a comic book called Captain underpants, and when their principal threatens to end their collaboration and with it the future of their friendship by separating them due to all their pranking, so they hypnotizing him into believing he's the character they created.

    It's a very wonderful exciting movie to watch. Very funny with great animation.
    10HealthyLove

    As An Adult I Was Absolutely Entertained.

    The plot follows 2 imaginative elementary school prankster students, George Beard and Harold Hutchins (Hart, Middleditch) who hypnotize their mean-spirited principal, Mr. Krupp (Helms), into thinking he is Captain Underpants, a hero in comic books George and Harold write together.

    It is absolutely entertaining for adults and enchanting for all children who are looking for comedy and entertainment.

    Captain Underpants is DreamWorks' computer-animated feature film and that is why it will be number 1 in most countries of the world.
    7Oberrated

    Super fun for all ages

    'Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie' was an overall funny and entertaining experience. Not only is this a fun film for kids but it is fun for any age demographic. There are plenty jokes for the youngsters and plenty jokes for the adults and ultimately, it is fun for all ages. For a movie titled Captain Underpants, it is impressively done well from its humor, to its animation, as well as its production. To be completely honest, I hope this is the start of a fun series that has a plethora of possible sequels in its arsenal. Take your kids, take your partner, take your dog. 'Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie' is a fun and mindless ride from start to finish.

    -- Oberrated --
    7evanston_dad

    Know When to Embrace Potty Humor

    Tra la laaaaa!!!!

    The hit children's book series finally makes it to the big screen (what took them so long?) in all its scatological silliness. The film does a terrific job of capturing the spirit and tone of the books, and there's no sense in rolling your eyes at the potty humor, because that's exactly what Captain Underpants is there to deliver. I saw this with my wife and two sons, and let me just say that my kids weren't the only ones giggling throughout.

    Grade: A-
    7Mr-Fusion

    Sometimes you just have to laugh at Uranus

    When's the last Summer movie that made you embrace your inner twelve year-old? That's why I really liked "Captain Underpants". Even with the move to big-screen CGI, it's still just two best friends, their unwitting super hero principal, and the right amount of potty humor. Seriously, the big fight scene is with a giant toilet.

    Maybe it comes down to circumstances. Had I not read a few of the books, not been a parent to a seven year-old fan who loves them (and the movie), things may not have clicked. But they did, and that's what's important.

    It feels faithful to the source material, with a lively animation style and hopelessly juvenile dialogue. Not making a sequel to this would be an injustice.

    7/10

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    • Trivia
      Development for a live-action film or TV series began in 1997, when the first book came out. Dav Pilkey wanted Chris Farley to play Captain Underpants. The project was shelved when Farley died.
    • Goofs
      George and Harold's sunglasses appear to disappear and reappear multiple times.
    • Quotes

      Professor Poopypants: Hiyah class, I'm your cool new teacher, not some scary guy with a secret evil agenda

    • Crazy credits
      George and Harold sing along with the DreamWorks logo music.
    • Alternate versions
      The FX print begins with the 2013 Universal Pictures logo plastered over the 2010 20th Century Fox logo.
    • Connections
      Featured in Battle for Palace Objects Reloaded: Don't Fall Down (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Saturday Song (Cast Version)
      Lyrics by Nicholas Stoller

      Music by Kevin Hart and Thomas Middleditch

      Arranged by Theodore Shapiro and Nick Baxter

      Performed by Kevin Hart and Thomas Middleditch

      Produced by Theodore Shapiro

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    • Release date
      • June 2, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Official Instagram
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Las aventuras del Capitán Calzoncillos: la película
    • Filming locations
      • Montréal, Québec, Canada(Studio, Mikros Animation Montréal)
    • Production company
      • DreamWorks Animation
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $38,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $73,921,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $23,851,539
      • Jun 4, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $125,427,681
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Auro 11.1
      • Dolby Atmos
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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