Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

Discover the hero just beneath the surface.

2023 • 92 min • Animation · Family · Fantasy · Comedy

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Synopsis

Ruby Gillman, a sweet and awkward high school student, discovers she's a direct descendant of the warrior kraken queens. The kraken are sworn to protect the oceans of the world against the vain, power-hungry mermaids. Destined to inherit the throne from her commanding grandmother, Ruby must use her newfound powers to protect those she loves most.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

1130 reviews

50 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
71 Audience · 1128 · 49%

Ruby Gillman is an awkward teenager who discovers she's a descendant of warrior krakens, tasked with protecting the ocean from power-hungry mermaids. She grapples with her true identity and new abilities while navigating high school and an upcoming prom. This animated film explores themes of self-acceptance and family legacy.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Some animated action sequences involving ocean creatures battling
Brief moments of peril and tension
A few mild insults and slang terms
Underage characters attending a prom dance

What it models well

Embracing your true self
Family bonds and heritage
Standing up for what's right
Friendship and acceptance

Talk about it after

What does it mean to be a hero?
How do family expectations shape us?
Why is it important to accept yourself, even when you're different?
Judging others based on stereotypes

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Top billed cast

Director: Kirk DeMicco • Crew: Pam Brady, Brian C. Brown, Elliott DiGuiseppi

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Reviewer notes

Not recommendedTrusted family reviewers
"Down with the White Male Patriarchy" Literally that is almost every other sentence, coupled with the "Anti-Colonialism" ethos that is currently seeing people support the execution of children and call for Holocaust 2.0... ... the Meh Messaging didn't exactly age well now that we know how violent it is in practice did it? And it took less than a year.…
GenerationofSwine, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
The eponymous young girl lives with her family under strict instructions never to go near the water. That all goes fine until one day she must leap to the rescue of a friend and discovers just why she ought to avoid the ocean. Her family are mortified, but quickly she discovers another family, of which she is a princess, and life-changing choices will soon have to be made. I was quite disappointed with this.…
CinemaSerf, TMDB Community