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Ice Age: The Meltdown
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Carlos Saldanha. With Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary.
6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Diego, Manny and Sid return in this sequel to the hit animated movie Ice Age. This time around, the deep freeze is over, and the ice-covered earth is starting to melt, which will destroy the trio's cherished valley. The impending disaster prompts them to reunite and warn all the other beasts about the desperate situation.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTDiego, Manny and Sid return in this sequel to the hit animated movie Ice Age. This time around, the deep freeze is over, and the ice-covered earth is starting to melt,…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Ice Age: The Meltdown.
MoviHero lists March 29, 2006 as the release date for Ice Age: The Meltdown. Carlos Saldanha is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ray Romano as Manny (voice), John Leguizamo as Sid (voice), Denis Leary as Diego (voice), Queen Latifah as Ellie (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 29, 2006
GenresAdventure · Family · Comedy · Animation
Runtime1h 31m
DirectorCarlos Saldanha
CastRay Romano as Manny (voice), John Leguizamo as Sid (voice), Denis Leary as Diego (voice), Queen Latifah as Ellie (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Ice Age: The Meltdown right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Ice Age: The Meltdown runs 1h 31m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.7/10 from 10,666 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Just as good as the first. Really funny. All of these movies are good. Tough to do.”
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“Now firm friends, mammoth "Manny", sloth "Sid", sabre-toothed "Diego" and mongrelly "Scrat" discover that their carefree days amidst the snow and ice are numbered...”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Fast Tony was right. Everything is melting.”
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“Not in front of the K-I-D-Z.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceMannyManny appears across 5 MoviHero films from 2006-2027, portrayed by Ray Romano. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceEllieEllie appears across 4 MoviHero films from 2006-2027, portrayed by Queen Latifah. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceCrashCrash appears across 5 MoviHero films from 2006-2027, portrayed by Seann William Scott. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceEddieEddie appears across 5 MoviHero films from 2006-2027, portrayed by Josh Peck. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceDiegoDiego appears across 6 MoviHero films from 2002-2027, portrayed by Denis Leary. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceSidSid appears across 6 MoviHero films from 2002-2027, portrayed by John Leguizamo. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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