The Bad Guys
Directed by Pierre PerifelAfter a lifetime of legendary heists, notorious criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark, and Ms. Tarantula are finally caught. To avoid a prison sentence, the animal outlaws must pull off their most challenging con yet: becoming model citizens. Under the tutelage of their mentor, Professor Marmalade, the dubious gang sets out to fool the world that they're turning good. But could any of them be considering turning good for real?
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- afbusiJanuary 4, 2026mediocre. it had a few moments though
- nick.d.March 12, 2025o.m.g good!
- Matteo CesatiDecember 26, 2025Super funny!
- Joel JohnsonDecember 15, 2025Awesome movie.
- DdoughnutMay 15, 2025What is up with everyone and loving the fox? I don't get it.
- ClutzymonkeyAugust 5, 2025Great movie
- Caleb SimpsonDecember 4, 2025Not bad. Not great.
- zayahaAugust 10, 2025The best of all the rest
- HakihikoOctober 24, 2025A Stylish and Playful Twist on the Heist Genre "The Bad Guys" is a slick, fast-paced animated adventure that brings a burst of energy and attitude to the family-film landscape. Directed by Pierre Perifel, it’s a vibrant mix of classic heist tropes, sharp humor, and modern animation flair that makes for an undeniably entertaining ride. Visually, the film is outstanding. Its stylized, painterly animation stands out from the crowd, giving the action a unique rhythm and the characters real personality. The chase sequences are especially well-executed — dynamic, fluid, and filled with a kinetic sense of fun that keeps the film’s momentum high. The voice cast, led by Sam Rockwell as the effortlessly cool Mr. Wolf, brings charisma and charm to the ensemble. The chemistry among the main crew — a band of reformed (or trying-to-be-reformed) villains — adds to the film’s playful tone. Their banter feels organic, and the humor lands for both kids and adults without ever feeling forced. That said, "The Bad Guys" doesn’t entirely escape its genre’s predictability. The story follows a familiar redemption arc, and while it’s well-executed, it doesn’t dig very deep emotionally. Some secondary characters are underused, and a few moral lessons are laid on a bit thick, slightly dampening the film’s otherwise effortless cool. In conclusion, "The Bad Guys" is a clever, stylish, and thoroughly enjoyable animated caper. It may not reinvent the genre, but its visual flair, lively pacing, and charismatic performances make it an easy recommendation — a film that’s as fun to watch as it clearly was to make.
- JCOctober 12, 2025I had so much fun! Brilliant banter. Very good body language of the characters. Fun for everyone watching. Loved the story.
- Butterfly CottageJuly 6, 2025Easy Sunday afternoon watching.
- JoelJuly 27, 2025I loved when Wolf said “Maybe the real bad guys was the friends we made along the way”
- Sean KerrySeptember 4, 2025An amazing film, had me gripped till the very end. Groovy tunes too!
- Lucas MagretaJuly 22, 2025amazing! it is hilarious and a great movie from page to screen. the bad guys books are amazing and so as the movie. I would give it a 90% on rotten tomatoes. if I would give the score out to movies
- Lola X23September 21, 2025Hilarious! It's a great movie for the whole family. I loved it.
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The Bad Guys was released on March 16, 2022.
The Bad Guys was directed by Pierre Perifel.
The Bad Guys has a runtime of 1h 40m.
The Bad Guys was produced by Patrick Hughes, Damon Ross, Rebecca Huntley.
After a lifetime of legendary heists, notorious criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark, and Ms. Tarantula are finally caught. To avoid a prison sentence, the animal outlaws must pull off their most challenging con yet: becoming model citizens. Under the tutelage of their mentor, Professor Marmalade, the dubious gang sets out to fool the world that they're turning good. But could any of them be considering turning good for real?
The key characters in The Bad Guys are Wolf (voice) (Sam Rockwell), Snake (voice) (Marc Maron), Tarantula (voice) (Awkwafina).
The Bad Guys is rated PG.
The Bad Guys is an Animation, Adventure, Action film.
The Bad Guys has an audience rating of 6.9 out of 10.