Moongirl

Moongirl

Directed by Henry Selick

Produced by LAIKA

20059 min5.9 / 10

A whimsical, visually enchanting animated adventure that blends Southern Gothic imagery with dreamlike fantasy, celebrating wonder and companionship.

Leon is night fishing on the bayou, catching fireflies in a jar under a big round orange moon - it's that kind of a film - when the light dims and he tells his pet chipmunk, "Somethin's up, Earl." Sure is - a massive catfish made out of the stars transports him, pet and inflatable, on a theme park ride to the moon where he teams up with a genuine Moongirl and giant protective cat. Mission? To reignite the moon (his jar of delights is important here) and help defend her from a pair of rascally Gargaloons.

Questions people ask

  • Is Moongirl easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Is Moongirl sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.

  • Does Moongirl end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Moongirl scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Moongirl violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

30/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity71

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise12

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Moongirl

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Moongirl

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Moongirl, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Moongirl, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Moongirl, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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