Release: 2013-11-20
Runtime: 1h 42m (102 minutes)
Young princess Anna of Arendelle dreams about finding true love at her sister Elsa’s coronation. Fate takes her on a dangerous journey in an attempt to end the eternal winter that has fallen over the kingdom. She's accompanied by ice delivery man Kristoff, his reindeer Sven, and snowman Olaf. On an adventure where she will find out what friendship, courage, family, and true love really means.
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Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Family
Cast: Ciarán Hinds, Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, more
Ciarán Hinds
as Pabbie / Grandpa (voice)
Kristen Bell
as Anna (voice)
Josh Gad
as Olaf (voice)
Alan Tudyk
as Duke (voice)
Idina Menzel
as Elsa (voice)
Robert Pine
as Bishop (voice)
Jack Whitehall
as Gothi - Troll Priest (voice) (uncredited)
Jonathan Groff
as Kristoff (voice)
Tyree Brown
as Additional Voices (voice)
Maurice LaMarche
as King (voice)
Fred Tatasciore
as Additional Voices (voice)
Scott Menville
as Additional Voices (voice)
Young princess Anna of Arendelle dreams about finding true love at her sister Elsa’s coronation. Fate takes her on a dangerous journey in an attempt to end the eternal winter that has fallen over the kingdom. She's accompanied by ice delivery man Kristoff, his reindeer Sven, and snowman Olaf. On an adventure where she will find out what friendship, courage, family, and true love really means.
Only the act of true love will thaw a frozen heart.
Frozen is a beloved animated musical film from Disney that premiered on (19 November 2013) at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, before its wide release on (27 November 2013). Directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, this enchanting story is adapted from Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale "The Snow Queen." The film features an impressive voice cast including Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad, and Santino Fontana.
Set in the fictional kingdom of Arendelle, the film follows the adventurous journey of Princess Anna, who is determined to find her estranged sister, Elsa. Elsa possesses magical powers that accidentally cast their kingdom into an eternal winter. To save Arendelle, Anna teams up with an iceman named Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a lovable snowman named Olaf.
The film's narrative underwent various transformations before reaching its final form. Notably, the song "Let It Go," performed by Idina Menzel, became a cultural sensation, perfectly capturing Elsa’s struggle with her identity and powers. The music, created by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, received widespread acclaim, adding depth to the characters and story through memorable melodies.
Upon its release, Frozen received critical acclaim for its stunning animation, engaging plot, and powerful themes of love and self-acceptance. It grossed over $1.280 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing animated film at the time. Critics praised it as one of Disney’s best animated features in years, with many noting its unique focus on sisterhood rather than traditional romantic themes.
The film's phenomenal success led to a franchise, which includes a Broadway adaptation, several short films, and a sequel, Frozen II, released on (22 November 2019). Additionally, a third installment is set to hit theaters in (November 2027). The cultural impact of Frozen has been significant, inspiring everything from merchandise and theme park attractions to academic discussions about its themes and characters.
In summary, Frozen is not just a film; it is a cultural phenomenon that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages, embodying themes of love, sacrifice, and the importance of family bonds.
