Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

He knows every scale.

2022 • 106 min • Comedy · Family · Music

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Synopsis

When the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle — a singing crocodile who loves baths, caviar and great music — living in the attic of his new home. But when Lyle’s existence is threatened by evil neighbor Mr. Grumps, the Primms must band together to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

689 reviews

100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
70 Audience · 687 · 49%

When the Primm family moves to NYC, young Josh struggles to adapt until he discovers Lyle, a singing crocodile, in their attic. Lyle brings joy and music to their lives, but their grumpy neighbor threatens his existence. The Primms must unite to protect their unusual new family member.

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

Heads up

A child struggles with adapting to a new city and school.
A character feels isolated and misunderstood.
A grumpy neighbor tries to get rid of Lyle.

What it models well

Friendship and acceptance
The power of music
Finding family in unexpected places
Overcoming shyness

Talk about it after

How Josh learns to overcome his shyness with Lyle's help
The importance of standing up for others
How different families can look
Dealing with neighbors who are not so friendly

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Top billed cast

Director: Josh Gordon, Will Speck • Crew: William Davies

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Fun movie, enjoyed it with lots of humor. Story was a bit slow and predictable but a nice movie for kids. I have an 8 year old daughter so would definately watch this with her. Just felt they could have done more with the story.
daniel_carr, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Javier Bardem steals the show here - he is clearly having some fun in this otherwise rather derivative adventure caper. He is "Hector", a failing magician who can no longer get any work. On a visit to a pet shop one day, he encounters the eponymous character whom he discovers can hold a tune. Ah, thinks he - a fortune to be made. He puts just about everything he has on the line but poor old "Lyle" has stage fright...…
CinemaSerf, TMDB Community