The Son of Bigfoot

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The Son of Bigfoot

PG

2018

1h 32m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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Teenager Adam has never known the identity of his long-lost dad. But after setting off on an adventure to solve the mystery once and for all, he discovers that his father is none other than the legendary Bigfoot, and they have a lot in common.

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Critics Consensus

An animated feature that's more of the same, Son of Bigfoot lacks innovation but provides entertaining fodder for younger viewers.

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Ben Kenigsberg

New York Times

05/03/2018

More or less does what it sets out to do, which is to offer enough visual activity and bromides to keep the very young interested.

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Kimber Myers

Los Angeles Times

05/02/2018

Doesn't feature quite the budget, visuals or imagination of its American blockbuster counterparts, but it will likely provide a fun 90-minute diversion for kids.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

11/03/2017

3/5

It's deeply derivative, but relatively inoffensive. Young kids will love it.

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Rachel Wagner

Rotoscopers

02/06/2019

4/5

What a pleasant surprise!

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Pat Padua

Spectrum Culture

08/27/2018

2.75/5

Suffers from indifferent animation and terrible music. But its characters and script are engaging enough to make the never-ending cinematic hunt for Sasquatch worthwhile.

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Tara McNamara

Common Sense Media

05/04/2018

2/5

So-so adventure finds the positive in "negative" traits.

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Davetheman

Mar 1

Definitely a good movie

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Alex S

@williamhickleberry Dec 18

unironically kind of a banger

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Dec 10

Son of Bigfoot is a charming animated film that delivers a surprisingly fun and heartfelt experience. While it isn’t backed by giants like Disney or DreamWorks, it still manages to stand out with its polished animation and lovable tone. The story takes the Bigfoot legend and flips it into a lighthearted, family-friendly adventure that feels creative and refreshing. The animation style is colorful, lively, and visually engaging, keeping the audience invested from start to finish. The screenplay does a great job catering to younger viewers, offering humor and emotional beats that are easy to follow and genuinely sweet. While it may not reach the storytelling heights of major animated classics, it accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do—entertain, warm the heart, and keep kids smiling. It’s a fun, easy watch that brings laughs, charm, and a simple message about family, identity, and belonging.

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ra’xy T

@cxte_ Nov 25

Great movie, love the animation and details. The artist who designed adam is a genius, he looks like his mom but has distinct mixtures of both parents. I did hate how his dad did him towards the end, very harsh words. nevertheless good movie

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Hayleigh P.

@haytay.shows22 07/21/2025

This movie was actually super good and the animals were all so cute, (Wilbur is definitely the cutest though 🤭.)

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Diego B

@RT32506211 03/20/2025

Great ! But the second half of the movie is boring and out of what it was before

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Synopsis

Teenager Adam has never known the identity of his long-lost dad. But after setting off on an adventure to solve the mystery once and for all, he discovers that his father is none other than the legendary Bigfoot, and they have a lot in common.

Director: Jeremy Degruson, Ben Stassen
Producer: Caroline Van Iseghem, Ben Stassen
Screenwriter: Bob Barlen, Cal Brunker
Distributor: Viva Pictures
Production Co: Waterman Entertainment, StudioCanal, Illuminata Pictures, nWave Pictures
Rating: PG (Some Language|Action/Peril|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 4, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 25, 2018
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)