Lilo & Stitch (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Lilo & Stitch is a 2002 adventure sci-fi film directed by Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders, starring Daveigh Chase. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $274 million worldwide on a $80 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Directors
- Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $80M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lilo & Stitch About?
The premise of Lilo & Stitch without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A mischievous alien named Stitch, created for destructive purposes, crashes onto Earth and is discovered by young Lilo. As Stitch’s chaotic behavior escalates, Lilo and her family find themselves in a whirlwind of adventure. Lilo must find a way to help Stitch, while also preparing a unique hula dance for the school competition. Their bond is tested as they work to keep Stitch safe from those who want to exploit him.
Lilo & Stitch Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hawaii
- alien
- alien friendship
- sister sister relationship
- bare midriff
- female protagonist
- child protagonist
- bathing suit
- social worker
- animal shelter
- beach
- record player
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- fired from a job
- wave
- bicycle
- child
- blockbuster
- drooling
- scientist
- dog
- escape
- fugitive
- adoption
- reference to elvis presley
- volcano
- doll
- hula
- self sacrifice
- interspecies friendship
- cross dressing
- alien creature as pet
- ice cream falls off cone
- elvis impersonator
- human nonhuman relationship
- part computer animation
- 2d animation
- hand drawn animation
- traditional animation
- disney animated canon
- reference to the ugly duckling
- surf
- tidal wave
- mad scientist
- pet
- spaceship
- cia agent
- capture
- human alien relationship
- disguise
- legal guardian
Lilo & Stitch Cast
Daveigh Chase stars in Lilo & Stitch. Directed by Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders.
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Co-director Dean DeBlois -
Co-director Chris Sanders
More from Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders
More films directed by Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders, best-rated first: The Wild Robot, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, The Call of the Wild and The Croods.
Lilo & Stitch Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Lilo & Stitch 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 40% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 56%
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 8.1
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TMDB 75% User score
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Lilo & Stitch Plot Summary
What happens in Lilo & Stitch from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On the distant planet of Turo, the United Galactic Federation apprehends the erratic scientist, Dr. Jumba Jookiba, for conducting illegal genetic experiments. He has created a formidable creature known as Experiment 626—an aggressive, bulletproof being engineered for destruction. This monstrous creation possesses extraordinary abilities, including fire resistance and immense strength, making 626 a significant threat. The Federation, witnessing his savage behavior, including an inappropriate response to a desperate inquiry about his potential for goodness, quickly determines that he cannot coexist with any other living species. Consequently, 626 is sentenced to exile on a barren asteroid.
Full summary
The whole story of Lilo & Stitch, scene by scene
Lilo & Stitch Box Office & Budget
Lilo & Stitch grossed $274 million worldwide on a $80 million budget, 3.4 times what it cost. $145.8 million came from the US and Canada and $128.2 million (47%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$274M
3.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $145.8M
- International
- $128.2M
- Budget
- $80M
Lilo & Stitch Awards & Nominations
Lilo & Stitch was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 3 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
3 nominations3 ceremonies
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Annie Awards 2003 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
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Oscars 2003 1 nomination- Nominated Animated Feature Film – Chris Sanders
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Critics' Choice 2003 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
Lilo & Stitch Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer, 3 teasers and 1 clip.
- Teaser Lilo & Stitch (2002) "Aladdin" Teaser
- Teaser Lilo & Stitch (2002) "Beauty and the Beast" Teaser
- Teaser Lilo & Stitch (2002) "The Little Mermaid" Teaser
- Clip Lilo Makes a Wish - Official Clip
How Well Do You Know Lilo & Stitch?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who convenes the extraordinary court session regarding Experiment 626?
Cars in Lilo & Stitch
5 cars on screen, including the 1992 Hummer and the 1964 Volkswagen De Luxe Sedan Typ 1.
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1992 Hummer Minor role -
1964 Volkswagen De Luxe Sedan Typ 1 Minor role -
1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster Background role -
1998 Volkswagen New Beetle Typ 1C Background role
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Movies Like Lilo & Stitch
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Lilo & Stitch, Stitch! The Movie and Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch.
Lilo & Stitch FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Lilo & Stitch, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lilo & Stitch?
Lilo & Stitch runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Lilo & Stitch released?
Lilo & Stitch was released on June 21, 2002.
Who directed Lilo & Stitch?
Lilo & Stitch was directed by Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders.
More films by Dean DeBlois Who is in the cast of Lilo & Stitch?
Lilo & Stitch stars Daveigh Chase.
How much did Lilo & Stitch make at the box office?
Lilo & Stitch grossed $274 million worldwide ($145.8 million domestic, $128.2 million international) on a budget of $80 million.
How is Lilo & Stitch rated?
Lilo & Stitch has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 40% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Was Lilo & Stitch nominated for any awards?
Lilo & Stitch received 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does Lilo & Stitch have a post-credit scene?
No. Lilo & Stitch has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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