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Rise of the Guardians
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Peter Ramsey. With Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Jude Law.
74/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world.
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TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beli…
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Release snapshot for Rise of the Guardians.
MoviHero lists November 21, 2012 as the release date for Rise of the Guardians. Peter Ramsey is the listed director. The listed cast includes Chris Pine as Jack Frost (voice), Alec Baldwin as North (voice), Jude Law as Pitch (voice), Isla Fisher as Tooth (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 21, 2012
GenresAdventure · Family · Fantasy · Action · Animation
Runtime1h 37m
DirectorPeter Ramsey
CastChris Pine as Jack Frost (voice), Alec Baldwin as North (voice), Jude Law as Pitch (voice), Isla Fisher as Tooth (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Rise of the Guardians runs 1h 37m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
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The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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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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TMDB: 74/100 (7.4/10) from 7,314 votes. Updated Oct 9, 2026.
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
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