---
title: "Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ruby-gillman-teenage-kraken-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1040148
imdb_id: "tt27155038"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 92
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 1123
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ruby-gillman-teenage-kraken-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken" is an animated film. The story revolves around a high school student, Ruby Gillman, who is described as sweet and awkward. This individual discovers a significant aspect of their family history. Ruby is a direct descendant of a group of powerful female warriors known as the kraken queens. The kraken are tasked with protecting the world's oceans. They are opposed by another group, the mermaids, who are driven by a desire for power and a sense of vanity. Ruby is destined to inherit a leadership position from her commanding grandmother, who is a kraken queen. As a result, Ruby must utilize her newfound abilities to safeguard those closest to her.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A sweet high school student discovers she is a descendant of warrior kraken queens."

### Why Watch
- features colorful animation
- tells a sweet coming-of-age story

### Caveats & Content Note
- may feel familiar in its animated tropes
- Tone & Suitability: It is a cheerful and colorful animated film suitable for family viewing.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, family, fantasy, comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus | Fandango at Home Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kirk DeMicco
- **Networks / Studios**: DreamWorks Animation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lana Condor** as *Ruby Gillman (voice)*
- **Toni Collette** as *Agatha Gillman (voice)*
- **Annie Murphy** as *Chelsea Van Der Zee (voice)*
- **Sam Richardson** as *Uncle Brill (voice)*
- **Liza Koshy** as *Margo (voice)*
- **Will Forte** as *Gordon Lighthouse (voice)*
- **Colman Domingo** as *Arthur Gillman (voice)*
- **Jaboukie Young-White** as *Connor (voice)*
- **Blue Chapman** as *Sam Gillman (voice)*
- **Ramona Young** as *Bliss (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken released?
It was released in the US on June 30, 2023.

### Q: What is Ruby Gillman's heritage?
She is a direct descendant of the warrior kraken queens.

### Q: What are the kraken sworn to do?
They are sworn to protect the oceans of the world against vain, power-hungry mermaids.

### Q: What is Ruby's personality like?
She is a sweet, awkward, shy, and academically gifted high school student.

### Q: Who directs the film?
The film is directed by Kirk DeMicco and co-directed by Faryn.

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