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Sing
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Garth Jennings. With Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane.
7.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Sing.
MoviHero lists November 23, 2016 as the release date for Sing. Garth Jennings is the listed director. The listed cast includes Matthew McConaughey as Buster Moon (voice), Reese Witherspoon as Rosita (voice), Seth MacFarlane as Mike (voice), Scarlett Johansson as Ash (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 23, 2016
GenresFamily · Comedy · Animation · Music
Runtime1h 48m
DirectorGarth Jennings
CastMatthew McConaughey as Buster Moon (voice), Reese Witherspoon as Rosita (voice), Seth MacFarlane as Mike (voice), Scarlett Johansson as Ash (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Sing right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Sing runs 1h 48m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
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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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.1/10 from 8,665 votes. Updated Nov 14, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“QUALITY Featuring appealing covers of hit songs and an all-star cast, this cute animated comedy capitalizes on the craze for both talking-animal adventures and talent…”
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“Sing is about as good or bad as you would expect it to be.”
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“Music is the key! It was one of the most watched trailer by me. Yeah, I liked the trailer and teaser, those beautiful songs and…”
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