---
title: "The Emoji Movie"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-emoji-movie-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 378236
imdb_id: "tt4877122"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 3349
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Emoji Movie (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-emoji-movie-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Emoji Movie is a 2017 American animated film based on emojis. The film is a comedy that features a multi-expressional emoji, Gene, who embarks on a journey. The movie is part of the animation, family, and comedy genres and has a runtime of 1h 26m. Gene is voiced by T.J. Miller, and the film also features the voices of James Corden, Anna Faris, and Maya Rudolph.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A multi-expressional emoji embarks on a quest to fit in."

### Why Watch
- vibrant animation
- familiar emoji characters
- family-friendly humor

### Caveats & Content Note
- predictable plot
- limited character development
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for children, though some humor may appeal more to adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: colorful, quirky, adventurous, whimsical, light-hearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tony Leondis
- **Networks / Studios**: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, LStar Capital

## Key Cast Continuity

- **T.J. Miller** as *Gene (voice)*
- **James Corden** as *Hi-5 (voice)*
- **Anna Faris** as *Jailbreak (voice)*
- **Maya Rudolph** as *Smiler (voice)*
- **Steven Wright** as *Mel Meh (voice)*
- **Jennifer Coolidge** as *Mary Meh (voice)*
- **Jake T. Austin** as *Alex (voice)*
- **Christina Aguilera** as *Akiko Glitter (voice)*
- **Sofía Vergara** as *Flamenco Dancer (voice)*
- **Patrick Stewart** as *Poop (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is The Emoji Movie about?
The film follows Gene, a multi-expressional emoji, as he tries to become a normal emoji.

### Q: Who voices the main characters?
T.J. Miller voices Gene, James Corden voices Hi-5, and Anna Faris voices Jailbreak.

### Q: Is The Emoji Movie based on a book?
No, it is an original animated film inspired by emojis.

### Q: When was The Emoji Movie released?
It was released in 2017.

### Q: Is there a sequel to The Emoji Movie?
As of now, there is no sequel announced.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Emoji Movie — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/378236)
- [The Emoji Movie](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Emoji_Movie)
- [The Emoji Movie review – a big thumbs down 👎 | The Emoji Movie …](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/jul/28/the-emoji-movie-review-a-big-thumb-down)
- [The Emoji Movie movie review & film summary (2017) | Roger Ebert](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-emoji-movie-2017)

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