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Rise of the Guardians
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Directed by Peter Ramsey. With Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Jude Law.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beli…
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Release snapshot for Rise of the Guardians.
MoviHero lists November 21, 2012 as the release date for Rise of the Guardians. Peter Ramsey is the listed director. The listed cast includes Chris Pine as Jack Frost (voice), Alec Baldwin as North (voice), Jude Law as Pitch (voice), Isla Fisher as Tooth (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 21, 2012
GenresAdventure · Family · Fantasy · Action · Animation
Runtime1h 37m
DirectorPeter Ramsey
CastChris Pine as Jack Frost (voice), Alec Baldwin as North (voice), Jude Law as Pitch (voice), Isla Fisher as Tooth (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Rise of the Guardians runs 1h 37m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
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The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.4/10 from 7,358 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“A delightful movie for children and families. Interesting twists on some of the figures of childhood, however, they are very likable characters. The Story is…”
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“Where were the owls again? Final rating:★★ - Definitely not for me, but I sort of get the appeal.”
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“Enjoying story inspired in 4 of the major "legends" for kids in the anglosaxon culture.”
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“The Sandman. The Easter Bunny. The Tooth Fairy. Santa Claus. You know their names. But did you know that they were secretly the guardians of…”
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“Pitch was right. I make a mess of everything.”
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