Onward

Onward

Their quest beginneth.

Directed by Dan Scanlon

Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar

2020102 min7.6 / 10

A heartfelt adventure about two brothers reconnecting through a magical quest, balancing whimsy with genuine grief over loss.

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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Questions people ask

  • Does Onward end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is Onward easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.

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

  • Is Onward violent? Not especially. Less violent than 74% of films.

  • Is Onward sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% 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.

69/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity44

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise77

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love90

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Onward, and what each one shares →

Like Onward

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Onward

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Onward, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Onward, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Onward, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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