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Are We There Yet?

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12% Tomatometer 112 Reviews 45% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
Attempting to win the favor of the newly divorced Suzanne (Nia Long), Nick (Ice Cube) offers to accompany her children, Lindsey (Aleisha Allen) and Kevin (Philip Bolden), on a flight from Portland, Ore., to Canada to see their mother. A mishap with a corkscrew and a metal detector gets the troupe banned from the flight, however, so Nick is forced to drive the kids in his prized Lincoln Navigator. Tensions inevitably rise during the long road trip, but Nick is not to be deterred.
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This supposed family comedy staring the usually blameless Ice Cube and Nia Long has provoked most critics to write, "Is it over yet?"

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Dec 22, 2010
2/5
Less amusing than a game of license plate bingo. Go to Full Review Nathan Rabin AV Club Oct 6, 2006
Are We There Yet? all too effectively conveys the claustrophobic horror of being shackled in a small space with two whiny, hateful children. Go to Full Review BBC.com Feb 22, 2005
1/5
That we're supposed to find any of these characters appealing is just one of the mysteries posed by this so-called 'family' comedy. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Apr 27, 2024
2/4
...a watchable yet progressively disappointing comedy... Go to Full Review James Croot The Post NZ Feb 26, 2021
1/5
Are We There Yet? manages to be utterly tasteless, saccharine and unsatisfying all at once. Go to Full Review Kaleem Aftab The List Apr 23, 2019
3/5
Although it's far from perfect, there are enough laughs and endearing moments to just about keep you and -- more importantly perhaps -- the kids entertained for the whole ride. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Mitchell S @Mitchstur Aug 28, 2026 It has it's moments that are a little silly, but at it's core it's a sweet story. See more Ashley M @RT59482170 Apr 10, 2026 If I wanted to watch two bratty kids I’d go to 90% of family homes Supposed to be entertaining but instead it’s an almost two hour long condom ad See more Tyler H. @TCHxo Apr 9, 2026 Best in the franchise. See more Nick G @RT57393461 Mar 27, 2026 Very sweet family friendly movie if turn-off your brain while watching it See more Damon G @Dmoney420 Feb 22, 2026 Classic watched this at least 100 times all of my teenage life See more Anna B @Phycobelle Feb 8, 2026 This film is amazing it's extremely funny and it's an absolute must see at least once!!! See more Read all reviews
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Brian Levant

Director

Ice Cube

Nick Persons

Nia Long

Suzanne Kingston

Jay Mohr

Marty

M.C. Gainey

Al Buck

Aleisha Allen

Lindsey Kingston

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Are We There Yet?

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Movie Info

Synopsis Attempting to win the favor of the newly divorced Suzanne (Nia Long), Nick (Ice Cube) offers to accompany her children, Lindsey (Aleisha Allen) and Kevin (Philip Bolden), on a flight from Portland, Ore., to Canada to see their mother. A mishap with a corkscrew and a metal detector gets the troupe banned from the flight, however, so Nick is forced to drive the kids in his prized Lincoln Navigator. Tensions inevitably rise during the long road trip, but Nick is not to be deterred.
Director
Brian Levant
Producer
Ice Cube, Matt Alvarez, Dan Kolsrud
Screenwriter
Steven Gary Banks, Claudia Grazioso
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Revolution Studios
Rating
PG (Rude Humor|Language)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 21, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 25, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$82.3M
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.37:1)
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