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Play trailer Poster for Epic PG 2013 1h 43m Kids & Family Adventure Action Comedy Fantasy Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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Mary Katherine (Amanda Seyfried), or M.K., is a headstrong, spirited teenager who has a strained relationship with her father (Jason Sudeikis). She loses patience with her dad's tales of unseen people who live in the woods, but when she is magically transported to that mythic realm, she gains new perspective. M.K. joins a race of beings known as the Leafmen in their battle to protect their queen (Beyoncé Knowles) from their enemies, evil Mandrake (Christoph Waltz) and his crew of Boggans.
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Critics Consensus

Though its narrative themes are all too familiar, Epic is beautifully animated and crafted with just enough flair to make for solid family entertainment.

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Steven D. Greydanus National Catholic Register May 31, 2013
B-
Produces images of poetic power ... The catch is that the world the filmmakers create is far more interesting than the story they tell in it in it or the characters they put in it. Go to Full Review Bilge Ebiri New York Magazine/Vulture May 27, 2013
For all its attempts at wonder and spectacle and play, Epic is mostly a slog. Go to Full Review Nell Minow Movie Mom May 26, 2013
B+
The visuals are pure magic. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Sep 6, 2022
2/4
Only the very young will draw much from the generic storytelling, while the handsome animation of the natural world is wasted on dull characters and unexciting situations. Go to Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 7, 2020
2.5/4.0
The more I allowed myself to be immersed in the visuals of Epic the more satisfied I became. Go to Full Review Leslie Combemale Cinema Siren Jul 30, 2019
Knowing the state of the animation industry, and how artists and animators put their hearts and souls into their craft, hoping to create something truly special, makes this end result very disappointing indeed. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad 1 day ago Epic = a 3.5 star Movie! See more diogo13 T @Tua_mera Jul 12, 2026 Um espetáculo visual deslumbrante que esconde uma narrativa vazia, derivada e aborrecida. O filme recicla de forma genérica o conceito de mundos microscópicos secretos, entregando personagens sem carisma e piadas infantis fáceis que cansam rapidamente. See more Alan T @Alan527 Jun 18, 2026 It was an ok movie. But could've expanded more on all the characters. Everything happened a bit fast. See more Robert F. @RT45442724 Jun 8, 2026 LOVED it! A great movie. See more Cycle C @Begun236 May 25, 2026 No one talks about it :( See more Josue P @RT26164816 May 19, 2026 Epic produces gorgeous animated settings and sumptuously expressive artificial landscapes. The model-based red, green and brown colour palette of the film takes on life with a sense of curiosity and adventure as fluid camera movement put adds cosmos to the miniature forest world offering mind's eye visual effects. Although the fantasy imagery is certainly present, much of what makes up this movie comes from emotional storytelling — a balance that provides a stunning visual experience and an examination of why animated cinematic art even exists. See more Read all reviews
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Chris Wedge

Director

Colin Farrell

Ronin

Josh Hutcherson

Nod

Amanda Seyfried

M.K.

Beyoncé

Queen Tara

Christoph Waltz

Mandrake

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Synopsis Mary Katherine (Amanda Seyfried), or M.K., is a headstrong, spirited teenager who has a strained relationship with her father (Jason Sudeikis). She loses patience with her dad's tales of unseen people who live in the woods, but when she is magically transported to that mythic realm, she gains new perspective. M.K. joins a race of beings known as the Leafmen in their battle to protect their queen (Beyoncé Knowles) from their enemies, evil Mandrake (Christoph Waltz) and his crew of Boggans.
Director
Chris Wedge
Producer
Lori Forte, Jerry Davis
Screenwriter
James V. Hart, William Joyce, Dan Shere, Tom J. Astle, Matt Ember
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Blue Sky Studios, Twentieth Century Fox Animation
Rating
PG (Mild Action|Brief Rude Language|Some Scary Images)
Genre
Kids & Family, Adventure, Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 24, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 1, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$107.5M
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos, Datasat, SDDS
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