Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

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2017 • 89 min • Family · Comedy · Animation · Science Fiction

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Synopsis

Based on the bestselling book series, this outrageous comedy tells the story of George and Harold, two overly imaginative pranksters who hypnotize their principal into thinking he’s an enthusiastic, yet dimwitted, superhero named Captain Underpants.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

1379 reviews

67 Reviewers · 3 · 53%
63 Audience · 1376 · 47%

Two mischievous fourth graders, George and Harold, hypnotize their mean principal into believing he is Captain Underpants, a dimwitted superhero. Their pranks escalate when a mad scientist threatens their school, leading to hilarious, action-packed adventures.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Slightly crude humor involving underwear and toilets.
Some slapstick cartoon violence with no lasting harm.
A villain with a silly but slightly menacing plan.

What it models well

The power of imagination
The strength of friendship
Standing up to bullies

Talk about it after

How George and Harold used creativity for good and bad.
The importance of friendship and teamwork.
Why Principal Krupp changed when he became Captain Underpants.

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Top billed cast

Director: David Soren • Crew: Nicholas Stoller

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Reviewer notes

Recommended
Alright, buckle up, because I just saw Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, and… wow. Just wow. Seriously, this movie is like a giant, hilarious, super-powered wedgie of awesomeness! From the very beginning, you're thrown into the crazy world of George and Harold, two best friends who love pranks, comics, and causing a little bit of (harmless!) chaos.…
tmdb98094809, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
**A new superhero has born.** Based on the children's comic book. It might look silly for a film, but all the animations are. From the director of 'Turbo', it tells the story of two best friends and their little secret. The secret of keeping their school principal under their command, after a mysterious power gave them an opportunity to enjoy the life as they wanted.…
Reno, TMDB Community

Not recommendedTrusted family reviewers
I get why a _Captain Underpants_ movie was made. The climate is pretty much as ripe for superhero parody as it's ever going to be, _Captain Underpants_ has enjoyed moderate achievement in terms of being a household name, I even remember more or less enjoying the books as a kid. But _Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie_ is pretty bad.…
Gimly, TMDB Community