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Sonic the Hedgehog
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Jeff Fowler. With Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter.
7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Powered with incredible speed, Sonic The Hedgehog embraces his new home on Earth. That is, until Sonic sparks the attention of super-uncool evil genius Dr. Robotnik. Now it’s super-villain vs. super-sonic in an all-out race across the globe to stop Robotnik from using Sonic’s unique power for world domination.
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7.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTPowered with incredible speed, Sonic The Hedgehog embraces his new home on Earth. That is, until Sonic sparks the attention of super-uncool evil genius Dr. Robotnik. N…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Sonic the Hedgehog.
MoviHero lists February 12, 2020 as the release date for Sonic the Hedgehog. Jeff Fowler is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ben Schwartz as Sonic (voice), James Marsden as Tom Wachowski, Tika Sumpter as Maddie Wachowski, Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateFebruary 12, 2020
GenresScience Fiction · Family · Comedy · Action
Runtime1h 39m
DirectorJeff Fowler
CastBen Schwartz as Sonic (voice), James Marsden as Tom Wachowski, Tika Sumpter as Maddie Wachowski, Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Sonic the Hedgehog right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Sonic the Hedgehog runs 1h 39m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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: 7.3/10 from 10,668 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Jim Carrey as a bad guy... great bad guy, full of zeal for being the worst bad character ever, and not being his usual self…”
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“My roommate is a huge Sonic fan, and she loved it.”
Viewer reaction
“In what could only be a dead-of-winter miracle in the Upside Down, I just saw an inspired-by a video game movie that wasn’t absolutely terrible.”
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“The world needed a hero -- it got a hedgehog.”
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“Cute, family-friendly, comedy that's entertaining enough and sees Jim Carrey back in whacky, over-the-top form that's been missing the past decade plus it seems, and…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“I'm a hedgehog. I feel like it's obvious. And I'm in big trouble.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceSonicSonic runs from Sonic the Hedgehog to Sonic the Hedgehog 4 with Ben Schwartz carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherTom WachowskiTom Wachowski appears in Sonic the Hedgehog (2020).Open character guide otherMaddie WachowskiMaddie Wachowski appears in Sonic the Hedgehog (2020).Open character guide
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