Ice Age: Continental Drift

The end of the world is just the tip of the iceberg.

2012 • 88 min • Animation · Comedy · Adventure · Family

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Synopsis

Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

8208 reviews

100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
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Following a continental cataclysm, Manny, Diego, and Sid are separated from their herd and drift across the ocean on an iceberg. They face off against mischievous pirates and encounter new creatures on their journey to reunite with their family.

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

Heads up

Some cartoon peril and slapstick violence.
A few moments of separation anxiety for young viewers.
Pirate characters are mildly threatening.

What it models well

Family bonds
Friendship and loyalty
Overcoming obstacles
Finding your way home

Talk about it after

The importance of family, even when far apart.
Working together to solve big problems.
Dealing with bullies and unfair situations.
Adapting to big changes in life.

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Top billed cast

Director: Michael Thurmeier, Steve Martino • Crew: Michael Berg, Lori Forte, Michael Berg, Jason Fuchs

Trailers & clips

Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012) Trailer 2

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Reviewer notes

Recommended
By now, we are all maybe all a bit too familiar with "Scrat" chasing his acorn and with his expanding group of friends' adventures in the frozen north. I certainly found this story to be entertaining enough, but running short on ideas and somewhat repetitive. When cast adrift on an ice floe, and heading to warmer climes, our wooly mammoth, sloth and sabre-toothed tiger have to figure out a way to tap the northerly...
Geronimo1967, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
These movies are just good all them. Haven't made or seen a bad one yet. They all make me laugh.
SoSmooth1982, TMDB Community