Ice Age

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Ice Age

PG

2002

1h 21m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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Twenty-thousand years ago, Earth was a wondrous, prehistoric world filled with great danger, not the least of which is the beginning of the Ice Age. To avoid a terrible frostbite, the planet's majestic creatures - and a few small, slothful ones - begin migrating south. The story revolves around sub-zero heroes: a woolly mammoth, a saber-toothed tiger, a sloth and a prehistoric combination of a squirrel and rat, known as Scrat.

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Critics Consensus

Even though Ice Age is treading over the same grounds as Monsters, Inc. and Shrek, it has enough wit and laughs to stand on its own.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Mar 9, 2018

In the time-honored tradition of kids' films, Ice Age mixes broad displays of physical cruelty with a sweet message, which in this case is about the need of each member of a herd to look after the other.

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Ian Freer

Empire Magazine

Dec 30, 2006

4/5

Delivers solid laughs and thrills wrapped up in an infectious sense of character.

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

Jun 24, 2006

There's enough classically derived Road Runner-type fun to keep most family audiences happy. But the characters betray their contrivance.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Sep 4, 2023

2/4

After the first three wordless minutes of Ice Age, where a mute squirrel creature named Scrat hilariously struggles to bury his sole remaining acorn in a newly formed glacier, everything goes downhill.

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

Aug 14, 2020

3/5

Innovative illustration, sharp scripting and vibrant vocalising gives this sprightly animated comedy a knack for melting down the frostiest resistance.

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Steve Biodrowski

Cinefantastique

Jul 6, 2009

The highlight of the film turns out to be the character least integral to the "plot" ... [Scrat's] apparently eternal quest for a beloved chestnut...plays like a series of classic cartoon short subjects...

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Nicky C

@nickycole88 4 days ago

the best of the movies

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Dahlia Will M

@RT67922363 Oct 25, 2026

Classic movie.

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Oct 21, 2026

Ice Age is a surprisingly enjoyable animated film. Blue Sky Studios brings its characters together in a memorable way. The first movie introduces Manny and Sid, with Sid delivering unpredictable humor that keeps the story lively. It also lays the groundwork for a franchise without feeling like a setup for sequels. The film builds a fun world around an unlikely group. Humor, adventure, and emotion fit together naturally, and the screenplay avoids getting lost in childish nonsense. Manny’s guarded personality balances Sid’s ridiculous behavior, giving the story heart as well as laughs. It is a creative take on animation, with characters who feel like more than punchlines. Overall, Ice Age is a well-crafted cartoon that turns a simple premise into something substantial. The comedy gives it lasting appeal, while the friendship at its center adds warmth. I really enjoyed this film, and it is easy to see why these characters became the foundation for a successful franchise.

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Sophia B

@RT64639653 Oct 20, 2026

Hilariously stupid! It is such a dumb but funny movie that is ABSOLUTELY worth watching. It is most definitely meant for younger children and I have loved it ever since I was little. Completely recommend ❄️🧊🦣🐅🦥

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Maxsuel S

@Maxine191 Oct 16, 2026

A Era do Gelo foi uma experiência muito boa para mim. A história fofa e aconchegante conseguiu prender minha atenção, e Sid se tornou meu personagem favorito da franquia por seu carisma e bom coração. Embora os gráficos sejam incríveis e a animação tenha envelhecido muito bem, foram a história e os personagens que mais me conquistaram. Uma animação divertida e cheia de carinho, perfeita para assistir em uma tarde tranquila.

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Mitchell S

@Mitchstur Oct 10, 2026

This is one of those franchises where the first one is easily the best! It's still as "cool" as ever with its laughs, cool cartoony designs, and most of all, heart.

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Synopsis

Twenty-thousand years ago, Earth was a wondrous, prehistoric world filled with great danger, not the least of which is the beginning of the Ice Age. To avoid a terrible frostbite, the planet's majestic creatures - and a few small, slothful ones - begin migrating south. The story revolves around sub-zero heroes: a woolly mammoth, a saber-toothed tiger, a sloth and a prehistoric combination of a squirrel and rat, known as Scrat.

Director: Chris Wedge
Producer: Lori Forte
Screenwriter: Michael J. Wilson, Michael Berg, Peter Ackerman
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Blue Sky Studios, Fox Animation Studios
Rating: PG (Mild Peril)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 15, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $176.4M
Runtime: 1h 21m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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