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The Emperor's New Groove
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Mark Dindal. With David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt.
7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
When the self‑absorbed Emperor Kuzco is accidentally transformed into a llama, he must rely on a humble villager to survive the jungle and reclaim his throne.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen the self‑absorbed Emperor Kuzco is accidentally transformed into a llama, he must rely on a humble villager to survive the jungle and reclaim his throne.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Emperor's New Groove.
MoviHero lists December 15, 2000 as the release date for The Emperor's New Groove. Mark Dindal is the listed director. The listed cast includes David Spade as Kuzco (voice), John Goodman as Pacha (voice), Eartha Kitt as Yzma (voice), Patrick Warburton as Kronk (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 15, 2000
GenresAdventure · Family · Comedy · Fantasy · Animation
Runtime1h 18m
DirectorMark Dindal
CastDavid Spade as Kuzco (voice), John Goodman as Pacha (voice), Eartha Kitt as Yzma (voice), Patrick Warburton as Kronk (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Emperor's New Groove runs 1h 18m. 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: 7.6/10 from 7,553 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required3/10
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Viewer reaction
“Amusing film. 'The Emperor’s New Groove' doesn't, in my opinion, feature a great plot, amazing music or incredible animation. All of that is all fine…”
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“Ha! You really should have thought of that before you became peasants. We're through here. Take him away. Next!”
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