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The Deets
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Some Action|Rude Humor)
Runtime: 1hr 30min
Genre: Kids & family, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language: English
Director(s): Kirk DeMicco
Producer: Kelly Cooney
Writer: Kirk DeMicco, Brian C. Brown, Elliott DiGuiseppi
Release Date (Theaters): Wide
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation
The Story
The film follows Ruby Gillman, a shy and awkward 16-year-old high school student who discovers that she is descended from a line of warrior kraken queens. The kraken are a race of sea creatures who are sworn to protect the oceans from the vain and power-hungry mermaids.
Destined to inherit the throne from her commanding grandmother, Ruby must use her newfound powers to protect those she loves most.
The Cast
Lana Condor as Ruby Gillman
Toni Collette as Agatha Gillman
Annie Murphy as Chelsea Van Der Zee
Sam Richardson as Brill
Colman Domingo as Arthur Gillman
Will Forte as Gordon Lighthouse
Jaboukie Young-White as Connor
Liza Koshy as Margot
Blue Chapman as Sam Gillman
Jane Fonda as Grandmamah
Eduardo Franco as Trevin
Ramona Young as Bliss
Notes
Ruby Gillman was the Monday Mystery Movie at Regal Cinemas on June 19, 2023.