Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip

Fast & furry-ous.

2015 • 92 min • Family · Comedy · Music · Adventure · Animation

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Synopsis

Through a series of misunderstandings, Alvin, Simon and Theodore come to believe that Dave is going to propose to his new girlfriend in New York City - and dump them. They have three days to get to him and stop the proposal.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

1791 reviews

67 Reviewers · 3 · 53%
60 Audience · 1788 · 47%

Through a series of misunderstandings, the chipmunks believe Dave will propose to his new girlfriend and abandon them. They embark on a cross-country road trip to stop the proposal before it’s too late. Their adventure involves plenty of music, mischief, and mayhem.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some slapstick antics and chase scenes
Brief discussion of relationships
The chipmunks often act impulsively

What it models well

Importance of family bonds
Learning to trust
Taking responsibility

Talk about it after

What makes a family?
Dealing with misunderstandings
The meaning of commitment

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Top billed cast

Director: Walt Becker • Crew: Randi Mayem Singer, Adam Sztykiel

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Reviewer notes

Recommended
As with the previous movies, a cute little movie about family, finding your family, and what it can mean to stick together as one. And while I prefer the third movie in about all aspects, it was still a cute movie. The boys have to get on a road trip with a potentially future human step-brother that is a big bully and are forced to work together.…
RealZero, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
I would have to say this is probably my least favorite out of the series. It is funny but I'd rather watch the chipmunks get into mischief then his girlfriends son being jelly.
Andre Gonzales, TMDB Community

Not recommendedTrusted family reviewers
My first film of 2021 - I know, I know... hold back your jealousy. I've watched the preceding three films and, genuinely, enjoyed the first two, the third isn't good but isn't bad either. <em>'Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip'</em> is easily the weakest entry, but I still find it impossible to dislike these films. They're stupid but they kinda work, at least in terms of what their intended purpose is.…
r96sk, TMDB Community