Kung Fu Panda

An unlikely hero rises from the noodle shop to the Kung Fu dojo, proving that dreams can come true.

Critics broadly found the film to be winning family entertainment, praising its colorful animation, swift martial arts action, and humor despite a familiar message.

• Po's clumsiness, enthusiasm, and girth are transformed into assets during his training and final confrontation.
• The film presents colorful, fast-moving kung fu battles and stylized wuxia-inspired action through DreamWorks animation.
• Master Shifu must train Po despite the panda's lack of conventional discipline and experience.
• Po is unexpectedly selected to fulfill an ancient prophecy despite working in his family's noodle shop and lacking martial arts training.

• How to Train Your Dragonshares animated action comedy, underdog self-belief, colorful visual spectacle, and family-friendly humor
• Mulanshares martial arts training, comic outsider heroism, wuxia-inspired fantasy, and uplifting themes
• The Incrediblesshares animated comedy, chosen-one mythology, mentor training, and emotionally warm ensemble adventure

Directors

Mark Osborne, John Stevenson

Release Date

2008-06-04

Runtime

90 min

Rating

7.3 / 10 (13152)

What is Kung Fu Panda about?

A noodle-shop panda turns comic ineptitude into kung fu mastery when a dangerous snow leopard threatens the Valley of Peace.

What is Kung Fu Panda like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Kung Fu Panda as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Kung Fu Panda violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Kung Fu Panda as mild.

What did critics think of Kung Fu Panda?

Critics broadly found the film to be winning family entertainment, praising its colorful animation, swift martial arts action, and humor despite a familiar message.

Which films are like Kung Fu Panda?

Films with a similar feel include How to Train Your Dragon, Mulan, and The Incredibles.

How long is Kung Fu Panda?

Kung Fu Panda runs 90 minutes.

Where can I watch Kung Fu Panda?

In United States, Kung Fu Panda streams on Peacock Premium Plus, Wonder Project Amazon Channel.