Rio

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Rio

G,

2011,

1h 36m,

Kids & Family/

Comedy/

Adventure/

Musical/

Animation

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Captured by smugglers when he was just a hatchling, a macaw named Blu never learned to fly and lives a happily domesticated life in Minnesota with his human friend, Linda. Blu is thought to be the last of his kind, but when word comes that Jewel, a lone female, lives in Rio de Janeiro, Blu and Linda go to meet her. Animal smugglers kidnap Blu and Jewel, but the pair soon escape and begin a perilous adventure back to freedom -- and Linda.

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Critics Consensus

This straightforward movie reaches great heights thanks to its colorful visual palette, catchy music, and funny vocal performances.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

Aug 30, 2018

I've never heard an adult say, "I must go see that film. It has Jesse Eisenberg's voice in it." They could have spent the money on something else, like a better story.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Apr 29, 2011

2.5/4

Rio is a beautifully animated family frolic sure to keep the little ones joyfully content.

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Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

Apr 21, 2011

2.5/4

Rio is a brightly-colored, dizzying pinwheel of 3D animation in which nothing much happens. Sounds like summer is here early.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Dec 26, 2025

3/4

...pleasant subject matter that’s employed to propulsive, mostly engaging effect by Saldanha...

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Mar 9, 2023

1/4

This is a children’s film through and through, with lots of pretty colors and butt jokes to entertain the 4-to-8-year-old range.

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Aug 9, 2022

Rio doesn't rest its dynamic dancing impulse. [Full review in Spanish]

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Apr 17, 2019

Its ok as a kids movie. I gave it 2 stars because George Lopez is a known joke thief and i dont support him.

Poe S

Apr 7, 2019

Rio has some cringy moments and I swear I saw the same character model for a random guy being reused 4 times but when you look at the quality of 2011 animated movies that aren't from or distributed by Paramount, Rio is actually quite heartwarming and fun. The music is catchy, the animation is bright and full of colour, the voice acting is good and there is also a fair bit of comedy for all ages. Oh and, uh, there's some fanservice of sorts. I know it says rated G and there was even that instance where after they got a PG rating, executives were having none of it and edited some footage to be rerated G on appeal but if your children are wondering what's that thing expanding in their...uh...you get the idea. I feel sorry for Blue Sky because they have such a poor reputation as "the company that milks out Ice Age sequels" that the original movies sandwiched in between get overlooked. But if you're looking for a good bird movie that doesn't involve penguins, Rio is likely the one for you.

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Leia S

Mar 14, 2019

With music, laughter, and a cute animal couple. Rio is truly a great kids movie. In fact, The fact that this movie isn't critically acclaimed is ridiculous.

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Hermione M

Jan 5, 2019

Es divertida y entretenida sus efectos coloridos y escenarios son muy bueno. Especial para ver en familia.

Theodore S

Oct 1, 2018

Although the movie has good visuals and music, the lack of proper story make it less exciting. The story definitely lacks depth and overall strength.

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Aug 20, 2018

An incredible film and the best work BlueSky has under their belt.

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Carlos Saldanha

Director

Anne Hathaway

Jewel

Jesse Eisenberg

Blu

Jemaine Clement

Nigel

Leslie Mann

Linda

Tracy Morgan

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Synopsis

Captured by smugglers when he was just a hatchling, a macaw named Blu never learned to fly and lives a happily domesticated life in Minnesota with his human friend, Linda. Blu is thought to be the last of his kind, but when word comes that Jewel, a lone female, lives in Rio de Janeiro, Blu and Linda go to meet her. Animal smugglers kidnap Blu and Jewel, but the pair soon escape and begin a perilous adventure back to freedom -- and Linda.

Director: Carlos Saldanha
Producer: Bruce Anderson, John C. Donkin
Screenwriter: Don Rhymer, Joshua Sternin, Jeffrey Ventimilia, Sam Harper, Todd R. Jones, Earl Richey Jones
Distributor: 20th Century Fox, Blue Sky Animation
Production Co: Blue Sky Studios
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Musical, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 15, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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