Horton Hears a Who! (2008)
A big-hearted elephant discovers a miniature world, championing tiny voices against a skeptical jungle.
An imaginative elephant named Horton hears a faint cry for help coming from a tiny speck of dust floating through the air. Horton suspects there may be life on that speck and despite a surrounding community, who thinks he has lost his mind, he is determined to save the tiny particle.
How intense is Horton Hears a Who!?
Horton Hears a Who! has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome and broad. Rated G.
What Horton Hears a Who! feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodheartwarminguplifting
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome, broad and big
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Horton Hears a Who!
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Is Horton Hears a Who! for you?
Is Horton Hears a Who! scary?
No. Horton Hears a Who! is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Horton Hears a Who! gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Horton Hears a Who! sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Horton Hears a Who! OK for kids?
It is rated G and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Horton Hears a Who!?
Horton Hears a Who! runs 1h 26m.
Where can I stream Horton Hears a Who!?
Horton Hears a Who! is streaming on Max.
Does Horton Hears a Who! have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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