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Onward
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Dan Scanlon. With Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.
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7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Onward.
MoviHero lists February 29, 2020 as the release date for Onward. Dan Scanlon is the listed director. The listed cast includes Tom Holland as Ian Lightfoot (voice), Chris Pratt as Barley Lightfoot (voice), Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Laurel Lightfoot (voice), Octavia Spencer as The Manticore (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateFebruary 29, 2020
GenresAdventure · Family · Comedy · Fantasy · Animation
Runtime1h 42m
DirectorDan Scanlon
CastTom Holland as Ian Lightfoot (voice), Chris Pratt as Barley Lightfoot (voice), Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Laurel Lightfoot (voice), Octavia Spencer as The Manticore (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Onward 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?
Onward runs 1h 42m. 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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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.6/10 from 6,775 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Onward is a family quest that delights (Boom Bastia!) and pulls at your heartstrings along the unpredictable Path of Peril.”
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“Unicorns, pixies, elves, and wizards have lost the magic of the past in “Onward,” a formulaic animated adventure from Pixar.”
Viewer reaction
“Solid. I enjoyed 'Onward' . It sets up a cool world filled with intrigue, whilst also having a heartwarming story and good lead voice actors…”
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“Chock full of contrivances and just straight up contradictions, both which annoyed me to a pretty severe degree, but there was enough cutesy stuff in…”
Viewer reaction
“This is my kind of action animation. Two elves go on the hunt for the teeny weeniest bit of magic that might just enable them…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“We only have 24 hours to bring back the rest of Dad.”
A CLOSER LOOK
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Dan ScanlonDirector
Tom HollandIan Lightfoot (voice)
Chris PrattBarley Lightfoot (voice)
Julia Louis-DreyfusLaurel Lightfoot (voice)
Octavia SpencerThe Manticore (voice)
Mel RodriguezOfficer Colt Bronco (voice)
Kyle BornheimerWilden Lightfoot (voice)
Lena WaitheOfficer Spector (voice)
Ali WongOfficer Gore (voice)
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceLaurel LightfootLaurel Lightfoot appears in Onward (2020).Open character guide voiceOfficer Colt BroncoOfficer Colt Bronco appears in Onward (2020).Open character guide voiceThe ManticoreThe Manticore appears in Onward (2020).Open character guide voiceBarley LightfootBarley Lightfoot appears in Onward (2020).Open character guide voiceIan LightfootIan Lightfoot appears in Onward (2020).Open character guide
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