The Adventures of Tintin

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The Adventures of Tintin

PG

2011

1h 47m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Action

Mystery & Thriller

Animation

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While shopping at an outdoor market, young reporter Tintin (Jamie Bell), accompanied by his faithful dog, Snowy, buys a model of an old ship called the Unicorn. A shady character named Sakharine (Daniel Craig) and later an American named Barnaby (Joe Starr) try to buy the model from him, but Tintin refuses. The lad discovers that the ship contains a clue about a hidden treasure, but before he can locate it, Tintin is kidnapped and given over to the custody of drunken Capt. Haddock (Andy Serkis).

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Critics Consensus

Drawing deep from the classic Raiders of the Lost Ark playbook, Steven Spielberg has crafted another spirited, thrilling adventure in the form of Tintin.

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Noah Berlatsky

The Atlantic

Aug 28, 2019

[The] Adventures of Tintin is what you'd expect: a competent Hollywood stunt-fest.

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David Jays

Sight & Sound

Jul 9, 2018

Like the thrill-sapping hero and anti-climactic denouement, it botches the full satisfaction of adrenaline adventure.

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David Edelstein

New York Magazine/Vulture

Apr 12, 2013

There are so many variables moving so fast that it's a wonder Spielberg didn't have someone onboard from Princeton's department of Higher Math to help keep track. But his crack team here is enough.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Mar 1, 2023

4/4

Spielberg’s genius-level control and trademarked energy throughout will make the film an easy sell for animation buffs and suckers for a good adventure.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Aug 19, 2022

3.5/5

A fun time that the entire family can enjoy together.

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Cory Woodroof

Lumination Network

Feb 11, 2022

The Adventures of Tintin really captures the spirit of a classic action/adventure film while taking advantage of the motion-capture format to deliver some simply stunning action sequences.

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Jennifer G

@RT63932756 Oct 22, 2026

I think this movie is fantastic! The animation is spot-on, and Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot) does a brilliant job as Tintin. I'm not sure that it was ever up for an Oscar (doubt it), but it's full of action and characters that are either charming (Tintin, pickpocket), villainous (Sakharine and his cronies), or bumbling (Thomson & Thompson). I don't always need a perfect movie. Sometimes I just want to watch something fun and different. That's just what Tintin is. I recommend it highly!

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Caleb K

@CalebTheMovieWatcher729 Oct 16, 2026

The animation in this movie leans heavily into the uncanny valley.

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Gareth V

@geewah Oct 15, 2026

It’s undeniably entertaining and often dazzling, but it lacks the heart and tension of Spielberg’s best, but it’s a lovely, rollicking piece of family adventure.

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Caleb H

@RT95064795 Oct 9, 2026

Tintin.

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 17, 2026

The Adventures of TinTin = a *4* star Movie!

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Maxsuel S

@Maxine191 Sep 2, 2026

Aventuras de Tintim é uma aventura incrível e um dos meus filmes favoritos de animação em formato de captura de movimento. Tintim sempre foi um dos meus personagens favoritos, e vê-lo ganhar vida dessa maneira foi uma experiência admirável. O designer do personagem me conquistou e foi algo que achei revolucionário para a época, Por mais que eu não achei o filme tão engraçado, ele acompanha muito bem a história. De forma resumida,achei esse filme marcante,e ficará por um bom tempo,na minha mente.

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Synopsis

While shopping at an outdoor market, young reporter Tintin (Jamie Bell), accompanied by his faithful dog, Snowy, buys a model of an old ship called the Unicorn. A shady character named Sakharine (Daniel Craig) and later an American named Barnaby (Joe Starr) try to buy the model from him, but Tintin refuses. The lad discovers that the ship contains a clue about a hidden treasure, but before he can locate it, Tintin is kidnapped and given over to the custody of drunken Capt. Haddock (Andy Serkis).

Director: Steven Spielberg
Producer: Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Peter Jackson
Screenwriter: Steven Moffat, Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: WingNut Films, Amblin Entertainment, Kennedy/Marshall
Rating: PG (Brief Smoking|Adventure Action Violence|Some Drunkenness)
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Action, Mystery & Thriller, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 21, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $77.6M
Runtime: 1h 47m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS

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