A 74-year-old lizard named Leo and his turtle friend decide to escape from the terrarium of a Florida school classroom where they have been living for decades.A 74-year-old lizard named Leo and his turtle friend decide to escape from the terrarium of a Florida school classroom where they have been living for decades.A 74-year-old lizard named Leo and his turtle friend decide to escape from the terrarium of a Florida school classroom where they have been living for decades.
- Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations
Adam Sandler
- Leo
- (voice)
Cecily Strong
- Ms. Malkin
- (voice)
Jason Alexander
- Jayda's Dad
- (voice)
Rob Schneider
- Principal
- (voice)
Allison Strong
- Mrs. Salinas
- (voice)
Jo Koy
- Coach Kimura
- (voice)
Sadie Sandler
- Jayda
- (voice)
Sunny Sandler
- Summer
- (voice)
Coulter Ibanez
- Zane
- (voice)
Corey J
- Cole #1 High Voice
- (voice)
Ethan Smigel
- Anthony
- (voice)
TienYa Safko
- Skyler
- (voice)
Gloria Manning
- Logan
- (voice)
Carson Minniear
- Cole #2
- (voice)
Roey Smigel
- Eli
- (voice)
- …
Reese Lores
- Mia
- (voice)
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Did you know
- TriviaAdam Sandler's commitment to this film kept him from voicing Dracula in Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania (2022).
- GoofsA Tuatara is not a lizard, they are completely different order of animals the Rhynchocephalia.
- Quotes
Mrs. Salinas: Guys, you don't have to be afraid of change. Change is a beautiful part of life.
- Crazy creditsNo cartoon animals were harmed in the production of this motion picture, except maybe for a few bugs.
- ConnectionsFeatured in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Nominees of the Big 50th (2023)
- SoundtracksLast Year
Music by Dan Reitz, Robert Smigel, Tiffany Topol
Lyrics by Robert Smigel
Performed by Elijah Kim, Bryant Tardy, Ethan Smigel, Sadie Sandler, TienYa Safko, Gloria Manning, Frankie Figliozzi, Lileina Joy, Sunny Sandler, Carson Minniear, Dan Reitz, Nora Wyman, Roey Smigel, Allison Strong
Produced by Dan Bulla and JP on da Track
Featured review
A Coming-Of-Age Story, Seen Through The Eyes Of A School's Class Pet
I love the movie Leo -it is funny and relatable. Leo is a coming-of-age story, seen through the eyes of a school's class pet, as much as it is a coming-to-terms with aging story.
The story features Leonardo (Adam Sandler) and Squirtle (Bill Burr) who are quick witted, full of jokes and the best classroom pets ever. Leonardo, Leo for short, overhears a parent saying that lizards live up to 75; at age 74, Leo decides it is time to escape and live his life to the fullest. In comes strict "old school" substitute teacher Ms. Malkin (Cecily Strong) who wants to teach the 5th graders responsibility by taking turns to care for the classroom pets over the weekend. Each reluctant 5th grader who takes Leo home discovers his secret, along with wisdom about who they are and how they can better fit in the world. Every student returns Leo to the classroom and Squirtle is his biggest fan, boosting Leo's spirits and outlook on his caged life. When his secret is revealed, jealousy and distrust seeps in and Ms. Malkin, who feels the most threatened, takes Leo away.
Each 5th grader experiences positive change after their time with Leo and, in return, Leo experiences living like he never has before. The animation is colorful and realistic, from the background scenery to the small details like how a caterpillar is depicted. Each of the actors who play the 5th graders fits their character from their personality to their hair and body type. I especially liked Summer (Sunny Sandler) with her fast-talking, super sweet kindness, as well as the overly "great" and popular Jayda (Sadie Sandler). The little balls of energy that represent the kindergarteners are on point. And from the overprotected, super-safe, drone-watched home of Eli (Roey Smigel) to the over-the -top, mega-great mansion of Jayda's family, it is easy to get a sense of each character from their surroundings. The musical element of Leo propels the characters into songs that tell of their struggles, hopes and dreams while moving the story along in a beautiful way. I like the opening song that expresses how the last year of elementary school is about being on top and the melancholy song toward the end of the film each 5th grader sings about when they were younger.
While facing his mortality, Leo learns the important lesson that he has a lot of life experience to share. He is transformed from a grumpy old lizard with nothing to show for his 74 years to beloved friend and confidant who discovers he has many more years ahead of him. Another theme of Leo is in the significance of not underestimating yourself and the film delivers the message to live an authentic life by sharing your talents and being true.
I give Leo 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12, plus adults. Leo releases on Netflix November 21, 2023. By Madeleine H., KIDS FIRST!
The story features Leonardo (Adam Sandler) and Squirtle (Bill Burr) who are quick witted, full of jokes and the best classroom pets ever. Leonardo, Leo for short, overhears a parent saying that lizards live up to 75; at age 74, Leo decides it is time to escape and live his life to the fullest. In comes strict "old school" substitute teacher Ms. Malkin (Cecily Strong) who wants to teach the 5th graders responsibility by taking turns to care for the classroom pets over the weekend. Each reluctant 5th grader who takes Leo home discovers his secret, along with wisdom about who they are and how they can better fit in the world. Every student returns Leo to the classroom and Squirtle is his biggest fan, boosting Leo's spirits and outlook on his caged life. When his secret is revealed, jealousy and distrust seeps in and Ms. Malkin, who feels the most threatened, takes Leo away.
Each 5th grader experiences positive change after their time with Leo and, in return, Leo experiences living like he never has before. The animation is colorful and realistic, from the background scenery to the small details like how a caterpillar is depicted. Each of the actors who play the 5th graders fits their character from their personality to their hair and body type. I especially liked Summer (Sunny Sandler) with her fast-talking, super sweet kindness, as well as the overly "great" and popular Jayda (Sadie Sandler). The little balls of energy that represent the kindergarteners are on point. And from the overprotected, super-safe, drone-watched home of Eli (Roey Smigel) to the over-the -top, mega-great mansion of Jayda's family, it is easy to get a sense of each character from their surroundings. The musical element of Leo propels the characters into songs that tell of their struggles, hopes and dreams while moving the story along in a beautiful way. I like the opening song that expresses how the last year of elementary school is about being on top and the melancholy song toward the end of the film each 5th grader sings about when they were younger.
While facing his mortality, Leo learns the important lesson that he has a lot of life experience to share. He is transformed from a grumpy old lizard with nothing to show for his 74 years to beloved friend and confidant who discovers he has many more years ahead of him. Another theme of Leo is in the significance of not underestimating yourself and the film delivers the message to live an authentic life by sharing your talents and being true.
I give Leo 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12, plus adults. Leo releases on Netflix November 21, 2023. By Madeleine H., KIDS FIRST!
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