Rio (2011)
A domesticated macaw discovers his wild side during a brisk, feel-good adventure in Rio.
Captured by smugglers when he was just a hatchling, a macaw named Blu never learned to fly and lives a happily domesticated life in Minnesota with his human friend, Linda. Blu is thought to be the last of his kind, but when word comes that Jewel, a lone female, lives in Rio de Janeiro, Blu and Linda go to meet her. Animal smugglers kidnap Blu and Jewel, but the pair soon escape and begin a perilous adventure back to freedom -- and Linda.
How intense is Rio?
Rio is mildly scary, with 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 Rio feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodupliftingcrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome, broad and big
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Rio
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Rio for you?
Is Rio scary?
Only a little. Rio has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Rio gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Rio sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Rio OK for kids?
It is rated G and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Rio?
Rio runs 1h 36m.
Where can I stream Rio?
Rio is streaming on Disney+.
Does Rio have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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