Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!

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Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!

G

2008

1h 28m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Animation

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Animated elephant Horton finds a speck of dust floating in the Jungle of Nool. Upon investigation of the speck, Horton discovers the tiny city of Whoville and its residents, the Whos, which he can hear but cannot see. Horton forms a friendship with the mayor of Whoville, Ned McDodd, and promises to transport Whoville to safety. However, Horton encounters opposition from his jungle neighbors, who don't want to believe in the existence of Whoville.

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Critics Consensus

Horton Hears A Who! is both whimsical and heartwarming, and is the rare Dr. Seuss adaptation that stays true to the spirit of the source material.

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Richard Roeper

Ebert & Roeper

Mar 17, 2008

The animation's ok. I didn't like Jim Carrey. I thought he was a distraction.

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Carina Chocano

Los Angeles Times

Mar 14, 2008

2.5/5

The sad thing is that this Horton doesn't stick by its central message -- that every voice counts -- the way Horton sticks to the Whos. It pretends to, but the sincerity is just too scary to commit to fully.

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Joe Neumaier

New York Daily News

Mar 14, 2008

3/4

The team behind Ice Age capture the Seussian visuals without squishing emotions or squelching the sing-songy language. Listen closely: It's the sound of a million Who fans cheering.

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

Dec 13, 2024

7/10

Charming, smartly written, and hugely funny, it is not just the best of the Dr Seuss adaptations but one of the best animated features of its year.

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

Mar 22, 2021

Parents and kids can rejoice. Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! is a delight.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Nov 28, 2020

6/10

Jim Carrey has never sounded more like Jim Carrey, which means the pudgy elephant seems animated around the voice talent of the wild comedian instead of around a fresh design.

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RYLAN D

@RDOnRT2007 Aug 5, 2026

This Movie Was A Childhood Of Mine. This Is 1 Of The Animated Movies I Used To Watch All The Time, & Still Do To This Day. This Is Probably The Best Dr. Seuss Movie Of All Time. It’s Even Better That The 1970 Version. Don’t Get Me Wrong, 1970 Version Was Also Fabulous. There’s A-Lot Of Good Moments. I Even Have The Book I Got From The Library A Few Years Ago. Overall, Such Nostalgic/Nostalgia Movie. Enough Said. RATING: Fabulous Movie (100/100).

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 12, 2026

Horton e o Mundo dos Quem é uma animação bem fraquinha que cansa muito depressa. A premissa do elefante que ouve uma comunidade num grão de poeira até podia ser engraçada, mas o filme perde-se em piadas bobas e num ritmo histérico.

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Hunter S

@RT14189150 Jun 22, 2026

Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! is an incredibly heartwarming and charming film that holds a special place in my heart. It is a fantastic watch for all ages, perfectly capturing the whimsical spirit of the original book while delivering a truly uplifting message. Highly recommended!

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Matteo Q

@Matteo59 Apr 28, 2026

Carino non è bellissimo

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Jessica B

@JessicaSantos Apr 20, 2026

Horton Hears a Who! traz Jim Carrey dando voz ao protagonista Horton, um elefante gentil e determinado. O destaque é a interpretação vocal cheia de ternura e energia, equilibrando humor leve com uma mensagem forte sobre empatia e responsabilidade. Em poucas palavras: doce, divertido e comovente — uma animação com coração grande e mensagem universal.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Apr 3, 2026

The worldwide gross is $298,600,000.00 over a budget of $85,000,000.00.

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Synopsis

Animated elephant Horton finds a speck of dust floating in the Jungle of Nool. Upon investigation of the speck, Horton discovers the tiny city of Whoville and its residents, the Whos, which he can hear but cannot see. Horton forms a friendship with the mayor of Whoville, Ned McDodd, and promises to transport Whoville to safety. However, Horton encounters opposition from his jungle neighbors, who don't want to believe in the existence of Whoville.

Director: Jimmy Hayward, Steve Martino
Producer: Bob Gordon
Screenwriter: Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Blue Sky Studios, 20th Century Fox Animation
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 14, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $154.5M
Runtime: 1h 28m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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