Sonic the Hedgehog

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Sonic the Hedgehog

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2020

1h 40m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

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The world needed a hero and it got a hedgehog. Powered with incredible speed, Sonic races across the globe to stop uncool evil genius Dr. Robotnik from achieving world domination.

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Critics Consensus

Fittingly fleet and frequently fun, Sonic the Hedgehog is a video game-inspired adventure the whole family can enjoy -- and a fine excuse for Jim Carrey to tap into the manic energy that launched his career.

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Perri Nemiroff

Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)

Apr 7, 2022

4/5

The complete package! A hugely entertaining adventure with impressive effects, one winning joke after the next, and a whole lot of heart.

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Christy Lemire

Breakfast All Day

Mar 6, 2020

7/10

If you want [a] light, fun escape, this is it.

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Ed Potton

The Times (UK)

Mar 2, 2020

2/5

Sure, there's enough here to divert small people for a while, but their parents would do well to bring a blindfold and ear plugs.

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Hannah Cowton-Barnes

Tech Advisor

Jul 31, 2026

3.5/5

Sonic the Hedgehog is an action-packed video game adaptation that’s funny for kids, and close enough to the series for fans to enjoy it as well. Unfortunately, a big part of the plot holds back what could have been something spectacular.

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James Profetto

Reel James (YouTube)

Jul 3, 2026

7/10

'Sonic' is really a cute, funny and charismatic film that made me say to myself, 'This might be the best video game movie ever [made].'

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John Stark

Mac the Movie Guy

Apr 5, 2026

73/100

It’s actually the desire to avoid the tropes of video game adaptations, instead placing this on earth, with real world rules, that makes it work.

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John

Jun 10, 2026

It gives me great lot to see our grandson enjoy the movie!

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James W

Jan 6, 2025

I was surprised how good this movie was. My kids really enjoyed it.

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Robert M

@RT66960791 Dec 18, 2024

Goated. Hilarious writing and acting, amazing CGI fix. True to the character and canon.

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Nick R

@NocturnalWalrus Dec 2, 2024

Simple, fast and fun. Plus with Jim Carrey stealing the show, how can it not be entertaining?

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Madeline

Oct 5, 2024

really great movie with a lot of top not performances and great CGI.

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super k

@RT92970797 Aug 31, 2024

While the film itself isn't perfect, the film itself is a solid buddy cop movie, with some really solid action that translated well from the Sonic Franchise, some really funny and legitimately heartfelt moments. Shoutout to Ben Schwartz who really did Sonic justice. Especially Jim Carey as Robotnik whole stole the movie. Solid C+

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Synopsis

The world needed a hero and it got a hedgehog. Powered with incredible speed, Sonic races across the globe to stop uncool evil genius Dr. Robotnik from achieving world domination.

Director: Jeff Fowler
Producer: Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, Toru Nakahara, Takeshi Ito
Screenwriter: Pat Casey, Josh Miller
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Original Film
Rating: PG (Brief Mild Language|Action|Rude Humor|Some Violence)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 14, 2020, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 31, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $146.7M
Runtime: 1h 40m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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