Ice Age

Sub-zero heroes.

2002 • 81 min • Animation · Comedy · Family · Adventure

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Synopsis

Manny the mammoth, Sid the loquacious sloth, and Diego the sabre-toothed tiger go on a comical quest to return a human baby back to his father, across a world on the brink of an ice age.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

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100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
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In a world on the brink of an ice age, a grumpy mammoth, a chatty sloth, and a saber-toothed tiger reluctantly band together. Their mission: return a lost human baby to his nomadic tribe, facing prehistoric perils and forming an unlikely herd along the way. It is a heartwarming story of friendship and found family.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Perilous situations, like avalanches and falls
Separation from family and themes of loss
Some mild rude humor

What it models well

Friendship and loyalty
Compassion for others
Sacrifice and teamwork
Importance of family, chosen or otherwise

Talk about it after

What makes an unlikely group of friends work well together?
How do the characters change their minds about each other?
What does it mean to be part of a family?
Why is it sometimes hard to say goodbye?

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Top billed cast

Director: Chris Wedge • Crew: Michael Berg, Michael J. Wilson, Peter Ackerman, Michael J. Wilson

Trailers & clips

Under the Ice - The Making Of Ice Age

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BEHIND THE SCENES of ICE AGE (2002) | Making of...

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
I actually enjoy this animation series. Every one is really funny and has a good story.
SoSmooth1982, TMDB Community

Recommended
"Manfred" the mammoth is heading north just as just about every other critter is migrating the other way to avoid the harsh winter. Unfortunately for him, he encounters the sleepy-head sloth "Sid" whom he rescues from a pair of rhinos, only to bitterly regret his kindness as this pesky mammal is soon getting on his nerves. Meantime, a pride of sabre-toothed tigers are plotting revenge on a human village whose hunt...
Geronimo1967, TMDB Community