
The Bad Guys
Good is no fun at all.
2022 • 100 min • Action · Animation · Comedy · Crime · Family
Synopsis
When the Bad Guys, a crew of criminal animals, are finally caught after years of heists and being the world’s most-wanted villains, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to save them all from prison.
Our family guide
Best from age 6- 100 Reviewers · 6 · 69%
- 75 Audience · 2632 · 31%
When a notorious gang of animal criminals is finally apprehended, their leader, Mr. Wolf, strikes a deal to avoid prison: they’ll attempt to become good. This animated heist comedy explores whether true change is possible, even for the baddest of guys.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Mild cartoon violence and slapstick
- Characters commit crimes early on
What it models well
- Redemption and second chances
- The true meaning of friendship
- Embracing one's identity
- Challenging assumptions
Talk about it after
- What makes someone good or bad?
- The importance of forgiveness
- Can people truly change?
- Why do we sometimes judge others based on how they look?
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Top billed cast
Director: Pierre Perifel • Crew: Etan Cohen

Sam Rockwell
Wolf (voice)

Marc Maron
Snake (voice)

Awkwafina
Tarantula (voice)

Craig Robinson
Shark (voice)

Anthony Ramos
Piranha (voice)

Richard Ayoade
Professor Marmalade (voice)

Zazie Beetz
Diane Foxington (voice)

Alex Borstein
Police Chief Misty Luggins (voice)

Lilly Singh
Tiffany Fluffit (voice)

Barbara Goodson
Old Lady (voice)
Trailers & clips
The Bad Guys Practice Rescuing A Cat - Movie Clip
Mr. Wolf Helps An Old Lady - Movie Clip
"I'm Guilty Until Proven Innocent!" - Movie Clip
Caught Leaving the Heist! - Movie Clip
Marc Maron's Bad Doodles | Bonus Feature
Craig Robinson As Mr. Shark | Behind The Scenes
Sam Rockwell as Wolf | Behind The Scenes
Wolf Does Something Special for Snake's Birthday - Extended Preview
Reviewer notes
Recommended10/10. Best movie i have ever seen in MY LIFE! 1 star. haha just kidding 6 stars. ESPEICALLY THAT PLOT.
RecommendedVisually great and stylistically cool! Wish it was a bit less derivative, but the character dynamics and lightness really keep that from being too big of a detractor for me. I had fun! Also: love the fact that the guy who says “Marmalade” in PADDINGTON 2 is named Professor Marmalade in this.
RecommendedMORE SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/ "The Bad Guys is one of the lightest, most pleasant, genuinely positive viewings of the year. With a clear distinction between being "good" and "bad", stereotypes and preconceived notions are brilliantly addressed in a sweet redemption story that doesn't try to reinvent the wheel. The voice cast is exceptional, elevating an admittedly formulaic narrativ...
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersIt’s a shame that the story isn’t nearly as appealing as the animation in _The Bad Guys_. The film is smart and funny with slick animation. _The Bad Guys_ is a delightful heist that you crave to be a part of. **Full review:** https://hubpages.com/entertainment/The-Bad-Guys-2022-Review-A-Visually-Stylish-Animated-Caper
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersI really enjoyed the movie. It's funny, the action scenes are very well done, the characters are charming, the dialogues are excellent and the animation style, in a mix of 2D and 3D, is the icing on the cake to complete an (almost) perfect animation. 'Almost' because the plot was pretty average. It's interesting and even brings a nice message, but I think it lacked a little more development, especially in makin...
RecommendedThe "Bad Guys" make the most secure location look like a candy store, and they tease the hapless police chief "Luggins" who seems incapable - despite having gazillions of officers - to catch them. Enter the new governor "Foxington" who basically ridicules them, declaims their achievement and provokes them into pulling the ultimate crime - the theft of the golden dolphin. What now ensues is an "Ocean's 5" style log...
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.5/10 (2,632)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $80,000,000
- Box office
- $250,162,278
- Franchise
- The Bad Guys Collection
- IMDb
- tt8115900
- Official site
- www.dreamworks.com
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