The Emperor's New Groove

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The Emperor's New Groove

G

2000

1h 20m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Animation

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Arrogant young Emperor Kuzco is transformed into a llama by his power-hungry advisor -- the devious diva Yzma. Stranded in the jungle, Kuzco's only chance to get back home and reclaim the high life rests with a good-hearted peasant named Pacha. Together, they must return Kuzco to the throne before Yzma tracks them down and finishes him off.

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Critics Consensus

The Emperor's New Groove isn't the most ambitious animated film, but its brisk pace, fresh characters, and big laughs make for a great time for the whole family.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

08/03/2010

4/5

More fun, goofy cartoon antics than Disney polish.

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

11/16/2009

Ingenious action sequences driven by surprisingly little plot lead to a climax full of the transmogrification animation was invented for.

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Richard Corliss

TIME Magazine

09/08/2008

Emperor doesn't aim too high or strain too hard; it is at ease inhabiting its pretty, miniature realm.

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

Jan 5

Even the most risk-averse, anxiety-possessing children can look at this film and giggle because the film takes Kuzco’s evolution seriously and nothing else, making all the dangerous obstacles and deadly plots farcical and hilarious.

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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

Dec 9

4.5/5

Driven by terrific voice work and clever humor, The Emperor’s New Groove proves why it became a cult classic audiences still adore.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

01/17/2025

4/10

There’s a certain hipness and modernness to the characters and their conversations, providing a curious contrast to the ancient Incan setting, but it’s not enough to set it apart as a notable project.

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norriskeel

01/24/2021

still funny after all these years my step son actually sat through the whole thing amazing

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Donny F

@CCrusader 1d

What an absolutely hilariously entertaining movie! Patrick Warburton was amazing as always! David Spade hit this out of the ballpark! I miss Disney movies like this. Original content, and a story that's just meant to entertain and allow you to escape modern real world for a bit of time. Disney really needs to do more movies like this!

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Shea S

@SkywalkerSpider 6d

This was one of my favorite movies as a kid. I randomly thought about it last night and decided to pull out my dvd copy and rewatch it and my goodness this movie holds up just as well from when I first watched it a long time ago. Yzma will always be one of my favorite Disney villains of all time. Hope we don’t get a live-action slop remake down the line.

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Paul S

@PManRager 6d

This movie was so much fun to watch and absolutely hilarious! Every minute had me laughing, and each character added so much to the comedy and the story. I definitely recommend it!

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Kyle M

@RT77296778 Jul 10

Brilliantly nonsensical with the animation equalized to the terrifically charismatic voice acting in turning this into one of the funniest animated comedies over its uniquely styled storytelling that entertainingly departs from Disney’s taut visual range. (A)

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Mitchell S

@Mitchstur Apr 16

Sure Kuzko is an unlikeable character, but this movie is still funny, fast-paced and entertaining!

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Synopsis

Arrogant young Emperor Kuzco is transformed into a llama by his power-hungry advisor -- the devious diva Yzma. Stranded in the jungle, Kuzco's only chance to get back home and reclaim the high life rests with a good-hearted peasant named Pacha. Together, they must return Kuzco to the throne before Yzma tracks them down and finishes him off.

Director: Mark Dindal
Producer: Randy Fullmer
Screenwriter: David Reynolds
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 15, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $89.6M
Runtime: 1h 20m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)