Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

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2022

1h 46m

Kids & Family

Musical

Comedy

Animation

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When the Primm family (Constance Wu, Scoot McNairy, Winslow Fegley) moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle - a singing crocodile (Shawn Mendes) who loves baths, caviar and great music-living in the attic of his new home. The two become fast friends, but when Lyle's existence is threatened by evil neighbor Mr. Grumps (Brett Gelman), the Primm's must band together with Lyle's charismatic owner, Hector P. Valenti (Javier Bardem), to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places and there's nothing wrong with a big singing crocodile with an even bigger personality.

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Critics Consensus

Parents may not be beguiled, but Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is bound to make most children smile.

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If you're searching for a sweet, good-hearted family movie, look no further than Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

01/09/2024

This desperately wants to have the charm, the wit, the zing, the joie de vivre of Paddington, and it doesn't.

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David Stratton

The Australian

01/06/2023

3/5

Bardem’s totally unexpected performance as a song and dance man is the main reason to see the film.

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

12/23/2022

2/5

[Left an] uncanny aftertaste, common to much current Hollywood family entertainment: a sense that wit, personality and emotional insight have been more or less skilfully simulated.

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Samantha Schuster

Cinéfilo Serial

Sep 30

3/5

It is an entertaining film that, despite falling into clichés and lacking shocking narrative twists, is a fun family adventure that talks about bonds and friendships. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Ridge Harripersad

CGMagazine

Sep 4

8

The movie remained a hopeful, wacky adventure filled with various music numbers. But it didn’t shy away from focusing on the emotional healing that each of the characters had to go through—with their own personal issues addressed throughout the film.

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Andrew Fukui

Geek Vibes Nation

07/17/2025

7/10

The film’s strange premise, fun aesthetic, and committed cast are bound to make it an enjoyable experience for families despite its shortcomings in other areas.

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Beth S.

07/30/2024

Great summer movie for kids

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Sandy

01/16/2023

The singing crocodile.

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Michelle

01/04/2023

Took my 9 year old son. It was a cute family show with some learning points.

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Google

12/18/2022

So cute! Kids loved it!

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Google

12/18/2022

Such a family fun movie !!!

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Natalia

12/12/2022

Nice, funny, and silly family movie. My boys 7 years old love it.

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Javier Bardem

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Constance Wu

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Scoot McNairy

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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: Official Clip - Carried Away

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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: Official Clip - Take a Look at Us Now

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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: Official Clip - Top of the World

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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: Official Clip - Crocodile on a Motorcycle

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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: Official Clip - Rescuing Lyle

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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: Official Clip - Eating a Cat

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Synopsis

When the Primm family (Constance Wu, Scoot McNairy, Winslow Fegley) moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle - a singing crocodile (Shawn Mendes) who loves baths, caviar and great music-living in the attic of his new home. The two become fast friends, but when Lyle's existence is threatened by evil neighbor Mr. Grumps (Brett Gelman), the Primm's must band together with Lyle's charismatic owner, Hector P. Valenti (Javier Bardem), to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places and there's nothing wrong with a big singing crocodile with an even bigger personality.

Director: Will Speck, Josh Gordon
Producer: Hutch Parker, Will Speck, Josh Gordon
Screenwriter: Will Davies
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Hutch Parker Entertainment, Eagle Pictures
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Mild Peril)
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical, Comedy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 7, 2022, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $46.5M
Runtime: 1h 46m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1