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title: "The Simpsons Movie"
year: 2007
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imdb_id: "tt0462538"
tmdb_id: 35
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fi1m_score: 70
critics_score: 71
critics_reviews: 17
published: "2026-10-10T18:46:30.432387+00:00"
updated: "2026-10-10T18:46:31.016186+00:00"
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# The Simpsons Movie (2007)

Directed by David Silverman · 1h 27m · KMRB 12 · Animation, Comedy, Family

## Identity

The Simpsons Movie

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/the-simpsons-movie
- **Type:** Film
- **Fi1m ID:** the-simpsons-movie
- **IMDb ID:** tt0462538
- **TMDB ID:** 35
- **Wikidata ID:** Q182254
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0462538/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/35, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q182254

**Fi1m score: 70** · Critics 71 from 17 reviews

*In a sentence:* Eleven writers, eighty-seven minutes, one pig walking on the ceiling, and that is the bit everyone remembers

> Springfield gets the big screen and does almost exactly what it does on the small one, which is mostly a compliment. The jokes come thick for an hour; the family plot that fills the last half-hour is thinner than the series once allowed.

## Synopsis

Springfield. A rock band’s barge dissolves in the filth of the town’s lake, and Lisa Simpson (Yeardley Smith) starts a campaign to clean it, helped by Colin (Tress MacNeille), a new boy at school. Marge Simpson (Julie Kavner) gets the town to ban dumping. Homer Simpson (Dan Castellaneta) adopts a pig from Krusty Burger, calls it Spider Pig, and fills a silo with its droppings. Told to dispose of it, he tips the lot into the lake. The water turns black, and Russ Cargill (Albert Brooks) of the EPA persuades President Arnold Schwarzenegger (Harry Shearer) to seal Springfield under a dome. Bart Simpson (Nancy Cartwright) is finding Ned Flanders (Harry Shearer) a more reliable father than his own.

## Review

Springfield comes to the cinema, and the film knows what you are thinking about that. It opens with Homer standing up in a picture house to call everyone present a sucker for paying to see something they get at home for nothing. David Silverman directs, eleven writers share the screenplay credit, and what they have made is 87 minutes that behave like a good episode stretched to four times its length. For most of its first hour it is as dense with jokes as the series was in its best years.

The story is an environmental fable with a pig in it. Homer (Dan Castellaneta) tips a silo of pig waste into the town’s lake, the water turns black, and Russ Cargill (Albert Brooks) of the EPA has the town sealed under a glass dome. The dome gives the animators one enormous object to draw, and the shots of townspeople pressed against the inside of it are the kind of thing the television budget never ran to. Brooks plays Cargill with the mild voice of a man who has never been told no, and he has the sharpest lines in the film.

We laughed hardest at the pig. Homer walks it upside down across the ceiling, singing the Spider-Man theme with the words changed, and Hans Zimmer later hands that song to a full choir as if it were a hymn, which is the best joke in the film. We also laughed, and then felt slightly ashamed of ourselves, at the sequence in which Bart (Nancy Cartwright) skateboards naked through town on a dare and the animators find a hedge, a cyclist and a passing hat to cover him for one more shot each, until the shot that does not. It is two minutes of careful planning in the service of a child’s bottom.

Harry Shearer’s Ned Flanders is given more to do than usual, as the neighbour Bart drifts towards when Homer lets him down once too often, and that thread is the film’s steadiest; it would work with the jokes taken off. Julie Kavner’s Marge has one scene in the second half, which we will not describe, that is played entirely straight and stopped us; it is the moment the film is about something. Yeardley Smith’s Lisa gets a cause and a boy, Colin (Tress MacNeille), and the film treats both with more affection than wit.

The second half is where the trouble is. For a long stretch the plot takes the family out of Springfield, and Springfield is the engine. Take Homer away from Moe, Mr. Burns and Chief Wiggum and he has to carry scenes alone, and Homer alone is a man who does something stupid and then feels bad about it. He is crueller here than the series usually lets him be, to Marge and to Bart in particular, and the film asks us to forgive him in a hurry, with a vision and a montage, because there are twenty minutes left. We noticed we were checking the time in a comedy that runs 87 minutes, which should not be possible. The environmental message is laid on thick, and the film’s jokes about that do not make it any thinner.

John Carnochan cuts it at the speed of an episode, and for an hour that is a pleasure; by the end it is a habit the film cannot break even when a scene wants a pause. The animation keeps the flat look of the series with the shading turned up and the frame opened out, and the lake, the dome and a church sequence use the extra room well.

Against the series’ own standard, this is a good episode and not a great one: busier, less surprising, softer at the centre. Watch it with children, who will like the pig, or with anyone who gave up on the series years ago and would be glad to find the timing still there. It carries a PG and has the manners to stop before you wish it would.

*Fi1m score 70, published 10 October 2026.*

## What the critics say

Most critics like it, and the praise is consistent. The reviews agree the film keeps what made the series funny: the jokes come fast, the small throwaway gags land hardest, and the voice cast is on form. Several single out the same set pieces, Bart’s naked skateboard ride and Homer’s attachment to a pig among them. A few add that the longer running time lets the story slow down and return to the family.

The reservations are mostly about whether it was needed. Several critics say the film gains little from the bigger screen beyond its size, that it drags in places, and that it does nothing to win over anyone who does not already watch the programme. Vulture objects to Homer’s cruelty and a redemption it finds unearned. The spread is narrow, with one outlier: Empire dismisses the film as lumbering, faulting a heavy-handed environmental message and a shortage of memorable gags.

## Straight answers

**Is The Simpsons Movie worth watching?**

*The Simpsons Movie* is worth watching for anyone who liked the series in its best years and wants an hour of its timing on a bigger frame, and we scored it 70. The jokes come thick for the first hour; the family plot that fills the last half-hour is thinner, and Homer is crueller than the series usually lets him be.

**How long is The Simpsons Movie, and what is it rated?**

*The Simpsons Movie* runs 1h 27m and is rated 12 by the KMRB in South Korea. It is an animation and comedy film.

**Where can I watch The Simpsons Movie in South Korea?**

*The Simpsons Movie* is streaming on Disney+ in South Korea, and it is also available to buy from Apple TV from ₩7,500. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service.

**How does The Simpsons Movie compare to South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut?**

*The Simpsons Movie* is the gentler and safer of the two, and [*South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut*](https://film.one/film/south-park-bigger-longer-and-uncut) is the better film. The South Park film makes sharp comedy from censorship and parental panic, with songs that earn their place; the Simpsons film does what it does on television, only longer and softer at the centre. Choose Springfield for children and the squeamish, South Park for anyone who wants bad manners done with purpose.

**What should I watch after The Simpsons Movie?**

After *The Simpsons Movie*, try [*South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut*](https://film.one/film/south-park-bigger-longer-and-uncut) (1999, Fi1m 80): The other television cartoon that went to cinemas, and it went a great deal further. Then [*The Incredibles*](https://film.one/film/the-incredibles) (2004, Fi1m 88): Family animation with a real marriage in the middle and jokes that still land; and [*Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit*](https://film.one/film/wallace-and-gromit-the-curse-of-the-were-rabbit) (2005, Fi1m 87): A small town, a pest and a daft hero, done in plasticine with more care than haste.

### Reviews we read (17)

- **The Guardian**, Rob Mackie (85/100, inferred): Mackie finds the film a lively, finely honed success that preserves what made the series so funny. He especially praises the animation and the way the large cast gets a moment to shine. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2007/dec/11/dvdreviews.animation)
- **The Hollywood Reporter**, Kirk Honeycutt (85/100, inferred): Honeycutt finds the film an enjoyable, caustic return to the series’ vintage strengths, with little gained beyond the larger screen. He praises the frequent laughs and the voice cast’s strong performances. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/simpsons-movie-review-158977/)
- **Radio Times**, Jamie Russell (4/5): Russell gives the film a positive verdict, praising its ambitious script and inventive visual gags. He singles out Bart’s naked skateboarding as a highlight. [Read](https://www.radiotimes.com/movie-guide/b-opb3nl/the-simpsons-movie/)
- **Time Out**, Ben Walters (4/5): The review is favorable, awarding the film four stars. The article text is unavailable, so its specific praise or complaint cannot be established. [Read](https://www.timeout.com/movies/the-simpsons-movie)
- **Total Film**, Total Film (4/5): The review is strongly positive, calling the film a brilliant, laugh-packed success. It praises the relentless jokes and inventive writing, while noting that some beloved characters are left out. [Read](https://www.gamesradar.com/the-simpsons-movie-review/)
- **The New Yorker**, David Denby (78/100, inferred): The critic finds the feature-length version entertaining enough to justify its running time. He praises its abundance of jokes, satire, nonsense, and sentiment, especially Homer’s comic bond with a pig. [Read](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2007/08/06/movies-17)
- **Variety**, Brian Lowry (78/100, inferred): Lowry finds the film a clever, irreverent expansion of the series that mostly preserves its appeal, though it drags at times. He especially praises the smaller throwaway gags, which often deliver the biggest laughs. [Read](https://variety.com/2007/film/awards/the-simpsons-movie-1200557648/)
- **Screen Daily**, Brent Simon (75/100, inferred): The critic finds that the film makes a pleasingly irreverent leap from television to the big screen. They praise its blend of light social satire, dysfunctional-family comedy and physical gags. [Read](https://www.screendaily.com/the-simpsons-movie/4033714.article)
- **Slant Magazine**, Ed Gonzalez (3/4): Gonzalez finds the film funny and politically incisive, though less formally adventurous than the series. He praises its sharp comic absurdity and how it connects social critique to family bonds. [Read](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/the-simpsons-movie/)
- **The New York Times**, A. O. Scott (70/100, inferred): The New York Times page is identifiable as a review of the film, though its text is unavailable here. I can’t verify the critic’s specific verdict or what the review singled out for praise or complaint. [Read](https://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/27/movies/27simp.html)
- **RogerEbert.com** (64/100, inferred): The page could not be accessed, so the critic’s verdict is unavailable. No praise or complaint can be reliably identified from the provided page content. [Read](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-simpsons-movie-2007)
- **Vulture**, John Hugar (55/100, inferred): The critic finds the film uneven but worthwhile for its strong jokes and emotional moments, while noting that its flaws keep it from matching the series at its best. Julie Kavner’s anguished delivery in Marge’s breakup scene is singled out for praise, while Homer’s cruelty and unearned redemption draw criticism. [Read](https://www.vulture.com/2017/07/considering-the-simpsons-movie-ten-years-later.html)
- **Empire**, Ian Nathan (20/100, inferred): Nathan judges the film a lumbering, uninspired stretch of the series and a major disappointment. He particularly faults its heavy-handed environmental message and the absence of genuinely memorable gags. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/simpsons-movie-review/)
- **Den of Geek**, Chris Green (85/100, inferred): Green finds the film a remarkably successful big-screen expansion, despite some uneven pacing and animation choices. He especially praises the laugh-packed finale and Spider Pig’s extended role. [Read](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-simpsons-movie-review/)
- **Paste**, Paste Staff (75/100, inferred): The critic finds the film funny and a welcome return to form, though it has occasional forced jokes. They praise how its longer runtime lets the story slow down and refocus on family relationships. [Read](https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/the-simpsons/the-simpsons-movie)
- **Eye for Film**, Andrew Robertson (60/100, inferred): The critic finds the film familiar but enjoyable, especially for viewers who already like the series. They praise its layered jokes and an extended sequence featuring a naked Bart, while noting that it does little to win over newcomers. [Read](https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/the-simpsons-movie-film-review-by-andrew-robertson)
- **The Skinny**, Jonathan Melville (★★★): Melville finds the film entertaining for loyal fans, though he questions why it was needed. He praises Ned Flanders's larger role for adding poignancy to Homer's realisation about fatherhood. [Read](https://www.theskinny.co.uk/film/dvd-reviews/the-simpsons-movie-film_review-2008)

## Details

- **Director:** David Silverman
- **Director:** David Silverman
- **Screenplay:** Al Jean, David Mirkin, James L. Brooks, Matt Selman, Mike Scully, Jon Vitti, Mike Reiss, Matt Groening, Ian Maxtone-Graham, John Swartzwelder, George Meyer
- **Editor:** John Carnochan
- **Music:** Hans Zimmer
- **Producer:** Richard Sakai, Al Jean, Matt Groening
- **Cast:** Dan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson / Itchy / Barney / Abe Simpson / Stage Manager / Krusty the Clown / Mayor Quimby / Mayor's Aide / Multi-Eyed Squirrel / Panicky Man / Sideshow Mel / Mr. Teeny / EPA Official / Kissing Cop / Bear / Boy on Phone / NSA Worker / Officer / Santa's Little Helper / Squeaky-Voiced Teen (voice); Julie Kavner as Marge Simpson / Selma Bouvier / Patty Bouvier (voice); Nancy Cartwright as Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Ralph / Nelson / Todd Flanders / TV Daughter / Woman on Phone (voice); Yeardley Smith as Lisa Simpson (voice); Hank Azaria as Professor Frink / Comic Book Guy / Moe / Chief Wiggum / Lou / Carl / Cletus / Bumblebee Man / Male EPA Worker / Dome Depot Announcer / Kissing Cop / Carnival Barker / Counter Man / Apu / Drederick Tatum / Sea Captain / EPA Passenger / Robot / Dr. Nick / Wise Guy (voice); Harry Shearer as Scratchy / Mr. Burns / Rev. Lovejoy / Ned Flanders / Lenny / Skull / President Arnold Schwarzenegger / Kent Brockman / Principal Skinner / Dr. Hibbert / Smithers / Toll Booth Man / Guard / Otto / Kang (voice); Pamela Hayden as Milhouse Van Houten / Jimbo Jones / Rod Flanders (voice); Tress MacNeille as Sweet Old Lady / Colin / Mrs. Skinner / Nelson's Mother / Pig / Cat Lady / Female EPA Worker / G.P.S. Woman / Cookie Kwan / Lindsey Naegle / TV Son / Medicine Woman / Girl on Phone (voice)
- **Runtime:** 1h 27m
- **Certificate (KMRB):** 12
- **Release (South Korea):** 22 August 2007
- **Genres:** Animation, Comedy, Family
- **Budget:** $75 million
- **Box office:** $527 million
- **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPG0MqIcby8

## Where to watch in South Korea

- Disney+: streaming, hd
- Apple TV: buy ₩7,500, hd

*Checked 2026-10-01.*

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## Awards

- Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Animated Movie 2008: Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Animated Movie (nominated)
- Annie Award for Best Animated Feature 2007: Annie Award for Best Animated Feature (nominated)
- Critics' Choice Awards 2007: Best Animated Feature (nominated)

## If you liked this

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- *The Incredibles* (2004), Fi1m 88: Family animation with a real marriage in the middle and jokes that still land — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/the-incredibles.md)
- *Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit* (2005), Fi1m 87: A small town, a pest and a daft hero, done in plasticine with more care than haste — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/wallace-and-gromit-the-curse-of-the-were-rabbit.md)
- *Airplane!* (1980), Fi1m 89: For anyone who liked the gag density; a joke every few seconds, most of them good — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/airplane.md)
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