Abominable (2019): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Abominable is a 2019 animated comedy directed by Jill Culton and Todd Wilderman, starring Eddie Izzard as Burnish, Tenzing Norgay Trainor and Albert Tsai. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $190.3 million worldwide on a $75 million budget. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Animated Film Release at the Saturn Awards 2021. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 2.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Directors
- Jill Culton and Todd Wilderman
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $75M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Abominable About?
The premise of Abominable without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A thrilling adventure begins when Yi and her friends Jin and Peng discover a young yeti on their Shanghai rooftop. They name him Everest and decide to help him return to his family, who live on the summit of Mount Everest. Their quest is complicated by the pursuit of Burnish, a sinister hunter, and Dr. Zara, a determined zoologist, both seeking to capture the yeti for their own purposes. The journey is filled with challenges and heartwarming moments as they try to keep Everest safe.
Abominable Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- scene before opening credits
- one word title
- abominable snowman
- monster movie
- snowy landscape
- survival horror
- woman with cancer
- brain cancer
- rare plant
- man versus monster
- characters killed one by one
- low budget horror
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- traitor
- shot in the leg
- face pulled off
- title spoken by character
Abominable Cast & Characters
Eddie Izzard leads the cast as Burnish, with Tenzing Norgay Trainor as Jin and Albert Tsai as Peng. Directed by Jill Culton and Todd Wilderman; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Jill Culton
- Co-director Todd Wilderman
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Eddie Izzard as Burnish - Tenzing Norgay Trainor as Jin
- Albert Tsai as Peng
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Sarah Paulson as Dr. Zara
Also Starring in Abominable
· 7 more- Joseph Izzo Everest
- Rich Dietl Goon Leader
- Chloe Bennet Yi
- Tsai Chin Nai Nai
- Michelle Wong Yi's Mom
- James Hong Yak Herder
- Mickey Mouse
More from Jill Culton and Todd Wilderman
More films directed by Jill Culton and Todd Wilderman, best-rated first: Hotel Transylvania, Open Season, Almost Home and Boog and Elliot’s Midnight Bun Run.
Abominable Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Abominable 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 2.6/10. Our Echo Score gives it 68/100, strongest in art & craft (85) and weakest in character & emotion (50).
Abominable Echo Score Breakdown
Abominable offers a visually appealing family adventure that balances heartfelt themes with a largely formulaic approach. Its crisp animation and affectionate tone earn praise across reviewers, even as its narrative and characters follow familiar patterns without delivering significant novelty. The film sustains an amiable atmosphere and steady pacing, engaging younger audiences more readily than adult viewers. While it showcases professional craftsmanship and positive messages, its conventional structure limits its lasting impact. Net impression: pleasant but unremarkable entertainment.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 85
In terms of art and craft, Abominable’s animation is a highlight with detailed environments and fluid character movement. Multiple reviewers note crisp, sometimes striking visuals and a cohesive color palette that elevates the film’s presentation. Although some find its design predictable rather than inventive, the film maintains consistent visual appeal. Net impression: a reliably polished visual effort.
- Character & Emotion 50
In terms of character and emotion, Abominable presents warm-hearted intentions but lacks depth in its leads. Performances are amiable yet follow familiar archetypes, and emotional beats often feel schematic rather than fully grounded. While the film conveys themes of loss and friendship with sincerity, the characters rarely transcend their formulaic roles. Net impression: modest emotional resonance.
- Story & Flow 55
In terms of story and flow, Abominable adheres to a conventional adventure structure with steady pacing but limited surprises. Critics and viewers alike remark on predictable plot turns and reliance on well-trodden tropes, though some find the progression engaging for young audiences. The narrative sustains a pleasant momentum but offers few novel developments. Net impression: an approachable yet unoriginal storyline.
- Sensory Experience 80
In terms of sensory experience, the film’s soundtrack and ambient design support its visual strengths with a pleasant, unobtrusive score and clear sound mixing. Reviewers highlight appealing musical cues that reinforce key emotions, and sound effects that complement the animation’s energy. While it does not innovate in auditory design, it remains consistently immersive. Net impression: a satisfying sensory presentation.
- Rewatch Factor 60
In terms of rewatch factor, Abominable delivers sufficient charm for family viewings but limited incentive for repeated adult engagements. Its predictable structure and familiar themes may diminish appeal over multiple viewings, though its visual richness and gentle humor could sustain enjoyment for younger viewers. Net impression: moderate replay value with particular resonance for children.
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IMDb 2.6 /10
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 75% User score
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Letterboxd 3.2 /5
87 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.9 /5
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Abominable Plot Summary
What happens in Abominable from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The cinematic adventure kicks off in the lively streets of China, where the operations of Burnish Industries set the stage for an extraordinary escape. A mysterious yeti (Joseph Izzo), previously imprisoned within the facility, breaks free and embarks on a daring journey through the complex. Hot on its trail are Dr. Zara (Sarah Paulson) and a mercenary captain (Rich Dietl), but the elusive creature evades capture, bursting into the vibrant city beyond. As it navigates through this unfamiliar environment, the yeti’s extraordinary powers begin to awaken, revealing a series of remarkable feats.
Full summary
The whole story of Abominable, scene by scene
Abominable Box Office & Budget
Abominable grossed $190.3 million worldwide on a $75 million budget, 2.5 times what it cost. $61.3 million came from the US and Canada and $129 million (68%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$190.3M
2.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $61.3M
- International
- $129M
- Budget
- $75M
Abominable Awards & Nominations
Abominable earned 3 award nominations, including Best Animated Film Release at the Saturn Awards 2021. The 3 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
3 nominations3 ceremonies
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Saturn Awards 2021 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Film Release
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Critics' Choice 2020 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
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Artios Awards 2020 1 nomination- Nominated Animation
Abominable Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 clips.
- Clip Can They Save Everest? Extended Preview
- Clip The Yeti's Great Escape Extended Preview
How Well Do You Know Abominable?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the company that captures the yeti?
Abominable Also Known As
40 alternative titles, including “Everest” and “어바머너블”.
- Also known as
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- Everest
- 어바머너블
- Everest: Mladi Jeti
- Den avskyelige snømannen
- Lumepoiss Everest
- スノーベイビー
- 스노우몬스터
- 長毛雪寶
- 雪人奇缘
- Mladi jeti
- Everest - Ein Yeti will hoch hinaus
- Загубеният Йети
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- Everest: De Jonge Yeti
- Єті
- Jeti
- 스노우 몬스터
- Yeti Efsanesi
- Эверест
- Il piccolo yeti
- Jetikölyök
- Abominável
- Γέτι: Ο Χιονάνθρωπος των Ιμαλαΐων
- Den lille afskyelige snemand
- Mali jeti
- Sněžný kluk
- קסם של מפלצת
- Förfärliga snömannen
- Un amigo abominable
- O Yeti!
- Јети: Снежни човек
- Snežný chlapec
- Yeti - Omul Zăpezilor
- 壞壞萌雪怪
- เอเวอเรสต์ มนุษย์หิมะเพื่อนรัก
- Jetijs
- Everest: Người Tuyết Bé Nhỏ
- Sniego vaikis
- نفرتانگیز
- فظيع, თოვლის კაცი ევერესტიდან
- प्यारा येती
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Abominable FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Abominable, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Abominable?
Abominable runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Abominable released?
Abominable was released on September 27, 2019.
Who directed Abominable?
Abominable was directed by Jill Culton and Todd Wilderman.
More films by Jill Culton Who is in the cast of Abominable?
Abominable stars Eddie Izzard as Burnish, Tenzing Norgay Trainor as Jin and Albert Tsai as Peng, among 11 credited actors.
How much did Abominable make at the box office?
Abominable grossed $190.3 million worldwide ($61.3 million domestic, $129 million international) on a budget of $75 million.
How is Abominable rated?
Abominable has 2.6/10 on IMDb, 61 on Metacritic, 75% on TMDB and 3.2/5 on Letterboxd.
Was Abominable nominated for any awards?
Abominable received 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does Abominable have a post-credit scene?
No. Abominable has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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