Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Unlock the secret to the greatest mystery the world has ever known.

2001 • 95 min • Animation · Family · Adventure · Science Fiction

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Synopsis

A young linguist named Milo Thatch joins an intrepid group of explorers to find the mysterious lost continent of Atlantis.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

5218 reviews

100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
70 Audience · 5216 · 49%

A young linguist joins a diverse team of explorers in a steampunk submarine to find the legendary lost city of Atlantis. They face dangerous journeys, ancient guardians, and a formidable villain seeking to exploit Atlantis's power. It's a visually striking adventure that celebrates curiosity and discovery.

Violence & peril: 4/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Some intense action sequences and peril
Characters face a monstrous guardian and a power-hungry villain
Brief moments of characters in peril

What it models well

Curiosity and learning
Teamwork and friendship
Protecting ancient cultures
Courage in the face of danger

Talk about it after

The importance of respecting different cultures and their history
How knowledge and understanding can be powerful tools
What makes a good leader vs. someone driven by greed
The difference between exploration and exploitation

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Top billed cast

Director: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise • Crew: Tab Murphy, Kirk Wise, Gary Trousdale, Joss Whedon, Bryce Zabel, Jackie Zabel, Tab Murphy

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
We start off watching the destruction of the legendary city before advancing several thousand years to meet "Milo" - a rather geeky young man whose grandfather had been obsessed with the mystery surrounding the lost continent. Gazillionaire "Preston Whitmore" recruits him on a perilous expedition to try and find the truth - so equipped with a submarine and a crew you just know have another agenda, off they go.…
CinemaSerf, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Excellent. I had previously heard a fair bit of hype down the years regarding <em>'Atlantis: The Lost Empire'</em> and now, finally, I can understand why. It is very good. My favourite part of it is the animation which is exquisite, especially across acts one and two with the great amount of detail. The characters are cool, while the premise is pretty fascinating. Michael J.…
r96sk, TMDB Community