Rio

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Rio

G

2011

1h 36m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Musical

Animation

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Captured by smugglers when he was just a hatchling, a macaw named Blu never learned to fly and lives a happily domesticated life in Minnesota with his human friend, Linda. Blu is thought to be the last of his kind, but when word comes that Jewel, a lone female, lives in Rio de Janeiro, Blu and Linda go to meet her. Animal smugglers kidnap Blu and Jewel, but the pair soon escape and begin a perilous adventure back to freedom -- and Linda.

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Critics Consensus

This straightforward movie reaches great heights thanks to its colorful visual palette, catchy music, and funny vocal performances.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

Aug 30, 2018

I've never heard an adult say, "I must go see that film. It has Jesse Eisenberg's voice in it." They could have spent the money on something else, like a better story.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Apr 29, 2011

2.5/4

Rio is a beautifully animated family frolic sure to keep the little ones joyfully content.

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Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

Apr 21, 2011

2.5/4

Rio is a brightly-colored, dizzying pinwheel of 3D animation in which nothing much happens. Sounds like summer is here early.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Dec 26, 2025

3/4

...pleasant subject matter that’s employed to propulsive, mostly engaging effect by Saldanha...

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Mar 9, 2023

1/4

This is a children’s film through and through, with lots of pretty colors and butt jokes to entertain the 4-to-8-year-old range.

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Aug 9, 2022

Rio doesn't rest its dynamic dancing impulse. [Full review in Spanish]

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Leaburn O

@RT35452347 Oct 25, 2026

One of the better animations I’ve watched. It was actually reasonably enjoyable. Watched on DVD.

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Easton B

@Ebmoviemaster2026 Sep 23, 2026

A FUN MOVIE, A VERY INTERESTING CONCEPT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🐦

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Jack L

@Jack-o-lantern Sep 5, 2026

Good movie. It has its moments, but not as great as other films that do much more than Rio

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Aug 4, 2026

A fantastic animated film, full of color, rhythm, and infectious joy. A visually stunning movie with a lot of heart that entertains from start to finish.

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Gundi S

@RT48599958 Jun 5, 2026

Amazing visuals, music and humorous writing makes this one of my all time favourites! Very lighthearted and full of laughter - would definitely recommend!

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ALL- C

@RT35432431 May 29, 2026

This is one of the best animated movies ever for me. An original, captivating plot and lovable characters partnered with wonderful animation for the time is a match made in heaven.

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Carlos Saldanha

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Anne Hathaway

Jewel

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Synopsis

Captured by smugglers when he was just a hatchling, a macaw named Blu never learned to fly and lives a happily domesticated life in Minnesota with his human friend, Linda. Blu is thought to be the last of his kind, but when word comes that Jewel, a lone female, lives in Rio de Janeiro, Blu and Linda go to meet her. Animal smugglers kidnap Blu and Jewel, but the pair soon escape and begin a perilous adventure back to freedom -- and Linda.

Director: Carlos Saldanha
Producer: Bruce Anderson, John C. Donkin
Screenwriter: Don Rhymer, Joshua Sternin, Jeffrey Ventimilia, Sam Harper, Todd R. Jones, Earl Richey Jones
Distributor: 20th Century Fox, Blue Sky Animation
Production Co: Blue Sky Studios
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Musical, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 15, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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