Phil Vischer,
Mike Nawrocki,
Tim Hodge,
Lisa Vischer,
Dana Anderson
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One of the best-known stories from the Bible gets a new and decidedly playful retelling in this animated comedy, the first feature film from the creators of the popular video series VeggieTales. Archi... read more
Directed by: Phil Vischer, Mike Nawrocki
Release Date: October 4, 2002
DVD Release Date: March 4, 2003
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December 31, 2010IT was a very funny film even when I'm all grown up I still enjoy watching it
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October 13, 2011fb1619601747I was babysitting, the kids wanted to watch it... I'm not proud of it.
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July 12, 2011a funny, heartfelt animated film that give moral lessions about compassion and mercy. and showing it the funniest and best way how! the songs are catchy and offbeat, just like this great animated comedy! A+
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December 20, 2010Good for kids, and Judo-Christian parents, but drags out a bit too long. Some of the songs are also pretty painful. The humorous characters and positive message manage to push it forward.
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June 21, 2011I liked this movie a lot. It was a fun movie. It had excellent animation, story, music and characters. It is fun for both kids and adults.
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June 2, 2011Oh yeah, I liked this when this first came out on DVD, but years later I don't know how much I'll still like it. I guess I'm gonna have to see this again LOL.
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November 6, 2010This was a very interesting story of Jonah portrayed in a way that kids would be interested in watching. I enjoyed the movie and the time and worked placed into it to try to consider the aspects of the story of Jonah.
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July 6, 2010i so love veggie tales movies. my kids enjoy them too . its very positive and a great way to get kids interested in bible stories!!!
Critic Reviews
October 24, 2002
Bruce Fretts, Entertainment Weekly
October 18, 2002
C.W. Nevius, San Francisco Chronicle
If a big musical number like 'Praise the Lord, He's the God of Second Chances' doesn't put you off, this will be an enjoyable choice for younger kids. Full Review
October 18, 2002
Janice Page, Boston Globe
The movie's heart is in the right place, but all its messages of tolerance might resonate better if the Spanish-accented pirate didn't get drawn with a gold tooth and the turban-wearing Khalil wasn't ... Full Review
October 18, 2002
Megan Turner, New York Post
Spears of Afro-topped asparagus singing gospel and French-accented peas working as maitre d's at a seafood restaurant -- what's not to love? Full Review
October 17, 2002
Gene Seymour, Newsday
You and your kids could do worse. You and your kids probably have done worse. Full Review
October 17, 2002
Dave Kehr, New York Times
The animation is competent, and some of the gags are quite funny, but Jonah ... never shakes the oppressive, morally superior good-for-you quality that almost automatically accompanies didactic entert... Full Review
October 17, 2002
Curt Fields, Washington Post
I'm not generally a fan of vegetables but this batch is pretty cute.
October 4, 2002
Claudia Puig, USA Today
The main lessons Jonah attempts to teach are compassion and mercy. That's an unusual -- and welcome -- message these days. Full Review
October 4, 2002
Susan Stark, Detroit News
It's hard to argue with a children's movie that puts bouncy rhythm to the song lyric, 'Don't fight/Don't cheat/Wash your hands before you eat.' Full Review
October 4, 2002
John Monaghan, Detroit Free Press
It's got its heart in the right place, but it also wilts after awhile. Full Review
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