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The Emoji Movie (2017)

Animation Comedy Family
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Gene, a multi-expressional emoji, sets out on a journey to become a normal emoji.

IMDb Rating: 3.5/10
Release Date: 23 Jul 2017
Runtime: 86 minutes
Country: United States
Languages: English

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Story Overview

The Emoji Movie (2017) is a Animation, Comedy, Family film directed by Tony Leondis . It presents a family-friendly and accessible tone, setting the tone and overall direction of the story from the beginning. The pacing remains balanced, allowing scenes to develop naturally without pressure. This supports a calm and pleasant viewing experience. The film has a runtime of approximately 86 minutes, allowing the narrative to develop without feeling rushed.

Direction and performances complement this tone by keeping interactions friendly and engaging. Characters feel approachable and relatable. The main cast includes T.J. Miller, James Corden, Anna Faris, Maya Rudolph and Steven Wright , whose performances add emotional depth and authenticity to the story.

For audiences looking for content that is suitable for family viewing and offers light entertainment, this approach delivers a comfortable and enjoyable watch. The writing by Tony Leondis, Eric Siegel plays an important role in shaping the narrative and character development. If you enjoy shared family and all-age viewing and appreciate stories that keeps the content suitable across age groups, The Emoji Movie is definitely worth watching.

Cast & Performances

The movie features performances by T.J. Miller as Gene (voice), James Corden as Hi-5 (voice), Anna Faris as Jailbreak (voice), Maya Rudolph as Smiler (voice), Steven Wright as Mel Meh (voice). These performances help bring the characters to life and add emotional weight to the story.

T.J. Miller T.J. Miller Gene (voice)
James Corden James Corden Hi-5 (voice)
Anna Faris Anna Faris Jailbreak (voice)
Maya Rudolph Maya Rudolph Smiler (voice)
Steven Wright Steven Wright Mel Meh (voice)
Jennifer Coolidge Jennifer Coolidge Mary Meh (voice)
Jake T. Austin Jake T. Austin Alex (voice)
Christina Aguilera Christina Aguilera Akiko Glitter (voice)
Sofía Vergara Sofía Vergara Flamenco Dancer (voice)
Patrick Stewart Patrick Stewart Poop (voice)
Rob Riggle Rob Riggle Ice Cream (voice)
Sean Hayes Sean Hayes Steven (voice)
Tati Gabrielle Tati Gabrielle Addie (voice)
Jude Koyaute Jude Koyaute Poop Jr. (voice)
Rachael Ray Rachael Ray Spam (voice)
Jeff Ross Jeff Ross Internet Troll (voice)
Melissa Sturm Melissa Sturm Angel / Phone Store Employee (voice)
Tony Leondis Tony Leondis Laughter / Broom / Pizza (voice)
Sean Giambrone Sean Giambrone Travis (voice)
Timothy Durkin Timothy Durkin Mr. Schnoebelen (voice)

Crew

Directed by Tony Leondis, the film maintains a consistent tone that allows the story to unfold in a natural and engaging way. The writing by Tony Leondis, Eric Siegel helps shape the characters and narrative structure, giving the film its overall direction. Support from the production team, including Ben Waisbren, Michelle Raimo Kouyate, contributes to the final on-screen presentation.

Ben Waisbren Ben Waisbren Executive Producer
Tony Leondis Tony Leondis Director
Tony Leondis Tony Leondis Writer
Eric Siegel Eric Siegel Writer
Michelle Raimo Kouyate Michelle Raimo Kouyate Producer

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In terms of audience response, The Emoji Movie has received encouraging ratings. It holds an IMDb rating of 3.5/10 and a TMDB rating of 5.4/10 , reflecting its popularity among viewers worldwide.

Many users search online for information related to The Emoji Movie movie, including its story, cast, trailer, release date, IMDb ratings, review, and where to watch. This page brings together all the important details in a simple and easy-to-read format.

Overall, The Emoji Movie is a film that offers a complete viewing experience. With its storytelling, performances, and presentation, it remains a good choice for audiences who enjoy Animation, Comedy, Family content.

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