The Bad Guys
Family FavoritePG

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
92
Movie Knight Score
2638 reviews
  • 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

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

Recommended

10/10. Best movie i have ever seen in MY LIFE! 1 star. haha just kidding 6 stars. ESPEICALLY THAT PLOT.

Recommended

Visually 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.

Recommended

MORE 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 reviewers

It’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 reviewers

I 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...

Recommended

The "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
Official site
www.dreamworks.com

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