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Ice Age 2002

“Sub-zero heroes.”

★ 7.4/10 · 14,407 votes PG AnimationComedyFamilyAdventure Released
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What is Ice Age?

Ice Age is a 2002 American animated adventure comedy film directed by Chris Wedge and produced by Blue Sky Studios in its debut feature film. The movie follows Manny the mammoth, Sid the loquacious sloth, and Diego the sabre-toothed tiger as they embark on a comedic journey to return a human baby to its father in a world on the brink of an ice age.

Type
Film
Year
2002
Status
Released
Runtime
81 minutes
Release date
Mar 14, 2002
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Blue Sky Studios, 20th Century Fox
Budget
$59,000,000
Revenue
$383,257,136
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family, Adventure
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Ice Age is a 2002 American animated adventure comedy film directed by Chris Wedge and produced by Blue Sky Studios in its debut feature film. The movie follows Manny the mammoth, Sid the loquacious sloth, and Diego the sabre-toothed tiger as they embark on a comedic journey to return a human baby to its father in a world on the brink of an ice age. The film features an ensemble voice cast that includes Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, and Denis Leary. It was released on March 15, 2002, and distributed by 20th Century Fox. The story centers around the unlikely trio's quest across a prehistoric landscape filled with peril and humor. This film marked the beginning of the Ice Age franchise and introduced audiences to characters navigating both personal challenges and external dangers in an era defined by climate shifts and survival instincts.

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Should you watch it?

“A mammoth, a sloth, and a tiger team up to return a human baby to his father.”

Reasons to watch
  • humorous character dynamics
  • engaging quest narrative
Keep in mind
  • simple plot structure

Watch it if you enjoy animated adventures featuring an unlikely group of prehistoric animals.

This film is an animated comedy suitable for a general audience.

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What is the film about?

A mammoth, a sloth, and a sabre-toothed tiger work together to return a human baby to his father.

When was the film released?

The film was released in 2002.

Who directed the film?

The film was directed by Chris Wedge and Carlos Saldanha.

What genre is the film?

It is an animated adventure comedy.

Is this part of a series?

Yes, it is the first installment in the Ice Age series.