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Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023)

Name: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Director: Kirk DeMicco
Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Comedy
Released: 2023-06-28
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Lana Condor, Toni Collette, Annie Murphy, Sam Richardson, Liza Koshy

Discover the hero just beneath the surface.

TMDB 7.11h 32mAnimation Family Fantasy Comedy

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Plot Summary

Ruby Gillman, a sweet and awkward high school student, discovers she's a direct descendant of the warrior kraken queens. The kraken are sworn to protect the oceans of the world against the vain, power-hungry mermaids. Destined to inherit the throne from her commanding grandmother, Ruby must use her newfound powers to protect those she loves most.

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High school lockers tremble when lockers and notes suddenly echo the thrum of an ancient kraken ritual. Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken slips effortlessly between adolescent drama and colossal sea‑borne duty, blurring the line between the cafeteria and the ocean floor. The standout moment arrives when a holographic scholar‑queen erupts into ink‑like tendrils that swirl around the lunchroom, turning a routine break into a siren‑sized spectacle. You’ll be hooked by the blend of cranky adolescence and mythic splendor that pulls you into a slow‑burn fantasy adventure. The pacing dips a touch during the mid‑act, but the splash‑out finale recoups any lost momentum.