Leo

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Leo

PG,

2023,

1h 46m,

Kids & Family/

Musical/

Comedy/

Animation

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Actor and comedian Adam Sandler (Hotel Transylvania, The Wedding Singer) delivers signature laughs in this coming-of-age animated musical comedy about the last year of elementary school -- as seen through the eyes of a class pet. Jaded 74-year-old lizard Leo (Sandler) has been stuck in the same Florida classroom for decades with his terrarium-mate turtle (Bill Burr). When he learns he only has one year left to live, he plans to escape to experience life on the outside but instead gets caught up in the problems of his anxious students -- including an impossibly mean substitute teacher. It ends up being the strangest but most rewarding bucket list ever....

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Critics Consensus

Slick animation, catchy songs, and some winning voice work from a cast led by Adam Sandler help Leo strike an uneasy balance between satirical and sweet.

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Audience Says

Leo's uplifting message and (mostly) wholesome humor make for an animated movie the whole family can enjoy.

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Barry Hertz

Globe and Mail

Jul 26, 2024

Leo is a surprising, touching delight. Packed with witty original songs and threaded with a genuinely affecting narrative that speaks to kids and adults alike, the film earned the entirety of my attention.

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Robert Levin

Newsday

Jan 31, 2024

2.5/4

"Leo" has a positive message and some first-rate Sandler voice work. For many viewers, that's probably enough. But honesty compels us to note that there's a much better movie in there somewhere.

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Sophie Butcher

Empire Magazine

Nov 27, 2023

3/5

Fun, warm, but meandering and too-long, Leo is an animated adventure with kindness and celebrating individuality on its mind – and is a great showcase for Sandler’s voice talents.

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Samantha Schuster

Cinéfilo Serial

Jul 25, 2025

3.5/5

Not only is it a fun adventure for kids, but it also conveys many important and hopeful messages. Funny and heartwarming, with great animation and a great voice cast, Adam Sandler delivers a delightful story. [Full Review in Spanish]

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John Daniel Tangalin

The Cinema Spot

Jul 18, 2025

4/5

From the first scene on, the screenwriters never waste a moment to relent in tackling themes like growing up, human connection, accentuating imperfection, socioeconomic class matters, the pricelessness of time, and broken home environments.

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Andrew Fukui

Geek Vibes Nation

Jul 17, 2025

8/10

The film’s embracing of the anxieties of growing up allows both younger and older viewers to find some relatability in the material while its sharp humor and talented voice cast ensure that audiences of all ages have something to enjoy in the film.

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Robert Marianetti

Director

Robert Smigel

Director

David Wachtenheim

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Synopsis

Actor and comedian Adam Sandler (Hotel Transylvania, The Wedding Singer) delivers signature laughs in this coming-of-age animated musical comedy about the last year of elementary school -- as seen through the eyes of a class pet. Jaded 74-year-old lizard Leo (Sandler) has been stuck in the same Florida classroom for decades with his terrarium-mate turtle (Bill Burr). When he learns he only has one year left to live, he plans to escape to experience life on the outside but instead gets caught up in the problems of his anxious students -- including an impossibly mean substitute teacher. It ends up being the strangest but most rewarding bucket list ever....

Director: Robert Marianetti, Robert Smigel, David Wachtenheim
Producer: Adam Sandler
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Happy Madison Productions, Netflix
Rating: PG (Rude/Suggestive Material|Some Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical, Comedy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 17, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 21, 2023
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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