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The Garfield Movie

Directed by Mark Dindal · 2024 ·

Short answer

Is The Garfield Movie worth watching?

Probably not. The Garfield Movie (2024) earns a 45% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audiences (84%) responded more warmly than critics (36%). See the 4 inputs.

45%
Celluloid Score Not Recommended

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36% Editorial Rating
84% Audience snapshot · excluded
43 Metascore
★★☆☆☆ Letterboxd 2.2
5.7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 41m
Age rating
PG (US) · U (UK) · SU (Indonesia) · G (Australia) · PG (Singapore)
Cast
Chris Pratt , Samuel L. Jackson , Hannah Waddingham , Ving Rhames , Nicholas Hoult , Cecily Strong , Harvey Guillén , Brett Goldstein
Streaming
Hulu
Language
English

Also known as Garfield: Fuera de casa Garfield: La película Garfield : Héros malgré lui Garfield - Eine Extra Portion Abenteuer Garfield - Fora de Casa ねこのガーフィールド 가필드 더 무비 加菲猫家族

Where to watch

  • Hulu

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Garfield Movie by country

Country Streaming on
Indonesia Catchplay
Japan Netflix
United States Hulu

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (36/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (84%).
  • Celluloid Score 45% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

  • Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick

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Is The Garfield Movie worth watching?

Probably not — The Garfield Movie earns a 45% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick may want to skip it. Read our full review (3/5).

Celluloid verdict

A brand-safe origin story for a cat whose whole joke is that he refuses to do anything — pleasant enough for children, weightless for everyone else.

, Founder & Editor

Audiences (84%) responded more warmly than critics (36%).

What is The Garfield Movie about?

Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.

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Critic Reviews

Short review 4 min read English The Garfield Movie

The Garfield Movie (2024) Review: Busy Heist, Lazy Cat

The Garfield Movie sends the comic strip's laziest cat on a frantic heist caper: a bright, good-natured family cartoon that children will enjoy far more than adults.

It depends. Young children will have a good time with the slapstick and the father-son story; adults and longtime Garfield fans will find little to hold on to.

Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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The Garfield Movie: frequently asked questions

Is The Garfield Movie worth watching?

Probably not. The Garfield Movie (2024) has a Celluloid Score of 45%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch The Garfield Movie?

In the United States, The Garfield Movie streams on Hulu with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Catchplay in Indonesia; Netflix in Japan. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is The Garfield Movie?

The Garfield Movie runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

What is The Garfield Movie rated?

The Garfield Movie is rated PG in the United States, U in the UK, SU in Indonesia, G in Australia and PG in Singapore. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in The Garfield Movie?

The Garfield Movie is directed by Mark Dindal and stars Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult.

Does The Garfield Movie have a post-credits scene?

Yes. TMDB records an extra scene after the credits, so it is worth staying until the end.

What is the Metascore for The Garfield Movie?

Metacritic's Metascore for The Garfield Movie is 43 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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