IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users73%
Director: Shane Acker•Genres: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
In a post-apocalyptic world, a small, sentient rag doll named 9 awakens with no memory of his past. Guided by a wise elder doll, he discovers a hidden society of stitchpunks fighting for survival against the metallic monsters created by a long-gone civilization. As 9 delves into the mystery of their world's destruction, he must unite his fellow stitchpunks and confront the fearsome machines to uncover the truth and potentially restore life to their desolate home.
9 received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its unique visual style and ambitious premise but often criticized its underdeveloped plot and characters. Audiences were similarly divided, with many appreciating the animation and dark atmosphere while others found the story lacking in emotional depth.
Praised for its inventive and visually striking steampunk aesthetic.
Criticized for a narrative that doesn't quite live up to its potential.
Lauded for its imaginative world-building and dark, atmospheric tone.
Google audience: Google users generally found '9' to be a visually impressive and atmospheric film with an interesting premise. Many appreciated the unique animation and imaginative world. However, some viewers felt the story was a bit thin and could have been more emotionally engaging, leading to a solid but not universally lauded reception.
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature (though it did not win).
The character of 9 was originally a short animated film created by Shane Acker that gained significant attention, leading to the development of this feature-length movie.
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