✦ Annecy Cristal Winner · Sci-Fi Fantasy
Arco
“Machines compute. We feel. Let’s not forget that.”
A 10-year-old boy from a peaceful, distant future accidentally time-travels back to the year 2075 and discovers a world in peril. Joining forces with a spirited young girl named Iris and her giant robot caretaker, he sets off on a wondrous, visually stunning quest to save our planet and find his way home.
Director
Producers
Natalie Portman, Sophie Mas, Félix de Givry
Starring Voices
Will Ferrell, America Ferrera, Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo
Rating
Tomatoes
93%
Annecy
Cristal
Streaming Quality
▶ Primeafrik 4K Ultra
Overview
Trailers & Featurettes
More Animation
Production Details
Global Masterpiece Selection · Highly Acclaimed
Arco
Breakout director Ugo Bienvenu delivers a beautifully animated masterpiece that bridges high-concept time travel with real, soulful emotion. Featuring top-tier Hollywood voice performances framed inside an incredibly distinct, gorgeous color palette, the film captures a rare sense of hope and cinematic wonder that appeals perfectly to adults and families alike.
Critical Acclaim
C
★★★★★
“A dazzling, soulful achievement in modern animation. It handles its climate and time-travel themes with refreshing maturity and breathless visual style.”
A
★★★★★
“The Cristal Award winner stands out completely. The score, the world-building, and the sheer intuition of the narrative make it unforgettable.”
P
★★★★★
“An absolute visual goldmine. The retro-future backgrounds and spectacular sound design demand to be watched on the largest screen possible.”
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Official Trailer
Arco — Official Wide Release Trailer
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Behind The Scenes
The Animation Craft of Ugo Bienvenu
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Director & Writer
Ugo Bienvenu
Co-Screenwriter
Félix de Givry
Production Studios
Remembers, MountainA
Global Distributors
NEON, MUBI, Picturehouse
English Voice Cast
Will Ferrell · America Ferrera · Natalie Portman · Mark Ruffalo · Andy Samberg · Flea
Original Music
Arnaud Toulon (Annecy Best Soundtrack)
Runtime
1 Hour 29 Minutes
MPAA Rating
PG (Action, Peril, Mild Themes)
Countries of Origin
United States · France · United Kingdom
Voice Talent & Crew
WF
Will Ferrell
Voice Cast
NP
Natalie Portman
Mikki / Producer
MR
Mark Ruffalo
Voice Cast
AF
America Ferrera
Voice Cast
AS
Andy Samberg
Voice Cast