The Emoji Movie (2017)

July 23, 2017 (US) • Animation, Family, Comedy • 86m

Overview

Gene, a multi-expressional emoji, sets out on a journey to become a normal emoji.

Director

Tony Leondis, Tony Leondis, Eric Siegel, Eric Siegel, Mike White

Top Billed

T.J. Miller

Keywords

villain parody 3d animation emoji

Where to watch

Free / Included

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Reviews

Reno

⭐ 3/10

November 29, 2017

**As a thematic where expressions matter the film failed to express!**

I agree that this film was not good. Not because of bad writing, animation, voice rendered, but the timing of the film coming out mattered. If this same film was released before 'Wreck it Ralf', 'The Lego Movie', 'Pixels', 'Inside Out', then people might have liked it. But now, it is like Sony desperately wanted their version of toys and/or games related film, so they made … read the rest.

r96sk

⭐ 2/10

January 12, 2021

Excruciatingly bad. It's proper rubbish.

Based on the reputation of this, I knew it was going to be utter tripe. I always wait to watch myself to form my own opinion, but there is no doubt about it - <em>'The Emoji Movie'</em> is truly awful. It's such a lazy attempt, there is absolutely no creativity and there doesn't seem to have been that much care put into this. How about that product placement, also?!

I will say I do like the idea, you… read the rest.

John

⭐ 8/10

April 7, 2021

In spite of this somehow being a movie, the animation and sound was good with enough subtle references to keep adults entertained, while also being fun and bright enough to hold the attention of my kids.

Alunauwie

⭐ 7/10

September 17, 2025

The Emoji Movie explores the imaginative lives of emojis, focusing on Gene, who struggles to fit into a world demanding conformity. Despite logical gaps and a flawed narrative structure, the film offers colorful visuals and an important message about embracing individuality. It encourages viewers—especially children—to celebrate their uniqueness rather than conform to societal expectations.

Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alun… read the rest.