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2025 · Movie · 1h 38m · PG

Elio

CriticsCritics: 75
AudienceAudience: 6.8

A lonely, imaginative space enthusiast is swept into a cosmic adventure after encountering eccentric alien lifeforms. As an intergalactic crisis unfolds, the young outsider must build unexpected friendships, face challenges beyond his experience, and begin discovering where he truly belongs.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy this warm, colorful family adventure if you like heartfelt stories about belonging, playful alien worlds, and gentle humor; Not for you if you want bold originality or complex storytelling.

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Cast

Yonas KibreabRemy EdgerlyZoe SaldañaBrad GarrettJameela JamilYoung DylanJake T. GetmanMatthias Schweighöfer

Directors

Adrian MolinaDomee ShiMadeline Sharafian

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