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Ice Age

Play trailer 2:23 Poster for Ice Age PG 2002 1h 21m Kids & Family Comedy Adventure Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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76% Tomatometer 164 Reviews 82% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
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. Go to Full Review
Ian Freer Empire Magazine Dec 30, 2006
4/5
Delivers solid laughs and thrills wrapped up in an infectious sense of character. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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... Go to Full Review
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TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch 2 days ago 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. See more Sophia B @RT64639653 3 days ago 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 ❄️🧊🦣🐅🦥 See more 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. See more 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. See more MC R @RT91491190 Oct 8, 2026 A bit sick today and laying on the coach in need of an easy movie watch. In 2027 Ice Age Boiling Point will come out, so I though it was a good moment to choose this movie. It's a beautiful and fun movie. It's really funny. The animation is beautiful, especially for 2002. In exception of the humans, damn that was made ugly. The movie still holds though. The voice cast is great. The dodo's part was so funny! When I saw this as a child I never noticed, but when they were in the ice cave and you saw and UFO in ice, the child made a live long and prosper sign of Spock from Star Trek. I though it was really funny See more nick S @Nick_S Sep 28, 2026 It's a good effort, even though it doesn't make an awful lot of sense and most of the emotional beats felt shoehorned in. But young kids will enjoy. See more Read all reviews
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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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