The Garfield Movie
Directed by Mark Dindal · 2024 ·
The Garfield Movie (2024) earns a 45% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.Audiences (84%) responded more warmly than critics (36%).
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
- Hulu
- fuboTV
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 | Prime Video, Catchplay |
| Japan | Netflix |
| Malaysia | Prime Video |
| Philippines | Prime Video |
| Thailand | Prime Video |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | Hulu, fuboTV |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (36/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (84%).
- Celluloid Score 45% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
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?
No — The Garfield Movie earns a 45% Celluloid Score. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.
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.
Celluloid editorial verdict
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
The Garfield Movie (2024) Review
★★★☆☆
Mark Dindal's The Garfield Movie (2024) remains a defining Adventure landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Mixed — approach if the premise or cast specifically appeals.
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