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The Lorax
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Chris Renaud. With Danny DeVito, Ed Helms, Zac Efron.
6.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.
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6.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, t…
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Release snapshot for The Lorax.
MoviHero lists March 1, 2012 as the release date for The Lorax. Chris Renaud is the listed director. The listed cast includes Danny DeVito as The Lorax (voice), Ed Helms as Once-ler (voice), Zac Efron as Ted Wiggins (voice), Rob Riggle as Mr. Aloysius O'Hare (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 1, 2012
GenresFamily · Animation
Runtime1h 26m
DirectorChris Renaud
CastDanny DeVito as The Lorax (voice), Ed Helms as Once-ler (voice), Zac Efron as Ted Wiggins (voice), Rob Riggle as Mr. Aloysius O'Hare (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Lorax 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?
The Lorax runs 1h 26m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: 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: 6.5/10 from 4,034 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Alright, buckle up, because I need to tell you about my absolute, hands-down, no-questions-asked favorite movie of all time: The Lorax!”
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“Just not for me. This Lorax is almost all filler. The message is still there, but it's lost under a tidal wave of meh. Final…”
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“Good watch, will probably watch again, and can recommend.”
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“The Lorax thneedn’t have shoved its colourful environmentalist message so brutally.”
Viewer reaction
“Such a crap movie for babies. The Lorax is literal orange crap color. Boring garbage made by money hungry pigs.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceMr. Aloysius O'HareMr. Aloysius O'Hare appears in The Lorax (2012).Open character guide voiceThe LoraxThe Lorax appears in The Lorax (2012).Open character guide voiceTed WigginsTed Wiggins appears in The Lorax (2012).Open character guide voiceAudreyAudrey appears in The Lorax (2012).Open character guide voiceOnce-lerOnce-ler appears in The Lorax (2012).Open character guide
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