The Mitchells vs. the Machines
The Mitchells vs. the Machines

The Mitchells vs. the Machines

2021Movie114 minEnglish

A quirky, dysfunctional family's road trip is upended when they find themselves in the middle of the robot apocalypse and suddenly become humanity's unlikeliest last hope.

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IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic87/100
Google Users96%
Director: Mike RiandaGenres: Animation, Comedy, Adventure, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A quirky, dysfunctional family embarks on a cross-country road trip to drop off their eldest daughter at film school. Their plans are hilariously derailed when a technological apocalypse looms, and they find themselves the last hope for humanity. The Mitchells must overcome their own issues and work together to save the world from a rogue AI.

Critical Reception

The Mitchells vs. the Machines was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its inventive animation style, humor, heartfelt story, and relevant themes about technology and family. It was a particular favorite among critics and audiences alike, earning numerous awards and nominations.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning and bursting with creativity, offering a fresh and energetic animated experience.
  • A hilarious and heartwarming story that resonates with both younger and older audiences, celebrating family imperfections.
  • Cleverly tackles themes of technology, social media, and the importance of human connection in the digital age.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved 'The Mitchells vs. the Machines,' frequently praising its unique animation style, relatable characters, and laugh-out-loud humor. Many highlighted the film's ability to balance its comedic moments with a genuinely touching story about family bonding and self-acceptance. The movie's positive message and vibrant energy were consistently cited as major strengths.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Won the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film and received multiple Annie Awards.

Fun Fact

The character of Katie Mitchell is heavily inspired by co-director and writer Mike Rianda's own childhood and his relationship with his father. Rianda used his personal home videos and journals to inform Katie's creative process and her passion for filmmaking.

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RealZero

RealZero

The Mitchells vs. the Machines is a movie about a lovely, creative nerd that has a nice family, but one that doesn't "get" them, and that tries to find "her people" and be able to be herself in life. And then, on her way to do this, chao...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I think it’s quite apposite that at a time when governments are all debating whether they ought to spend 2/3% of GDP on our defence, this film rather succinctly points out that armies, navies and air forces are going to be of little use whe...
Kamurai

Kamurai

Decent watch, probably won't watch again, but can recommend. Expecting this to be a Dreamworks picture, I was surprised to see Sony heading this one up. Watching this robo-apocalypse story, it feels like just a weird amalgamation of o...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com When it comes to deciding if a certain film is added to my watchlist or not, I consider various factors. From genre and synopsis to cast, d...