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Sketch (2025): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Sketch is a 2025 adventure comedy directed by Seth Worley, starring Tony Hale as Taylor Wyatt, Allie McCulloch and D'Arcy Carden. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $10.3 million worldwide on a $480 million budget. Critics gave it 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

IMDb rating
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
95%
worldwide gross
$10.3M
Echo Score
83
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Sketch (2025) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Seth Worley
Genres
Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy
Original language
English
Budget
$480M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sketch About?

The premise of Sketch without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

A young girl's sketchbook tumbles into a mysterious pond, unleashing her drawings into the world. These creations are unpredictable, chaotic, and increasingly dangerous as they begin to affect reality. With the town descending into turmoil, she and her brother must find a way to contain the creatures before they cause irreversible damage. Meanwhile, their father desperately searches for them, navigating a town in crisis and facing the fallout of his daughter’s creations to bring his family back together.

Sketch Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • pond
  • little boy
  • death of wife
  • small town
  • widower
  • father son relationship
  • grief
  • father daughter relationship
  • single father
  • drawing
  • little girl
  • child's drawing
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  • drawing comes to life
  • notebook
  • school bus
  • writing on fogged window
  • note pad
  • parent teacher meeting
  • rubber band ball
  • notepad
  • picture of a cat
  • jump scare
  • playing a video game
  • text message
  • walking in the woods
  • lake
  • one word title
  • pizza
  • pizza slice
  • broken plate
  • house for sale
  • brother sister relationship
  • drawing on face
  • dead mother
  • hand cut
  • fogged mirror
  • google search
  • pen
  • coffee maker
  • coffee mug
  • sharpie
  • stuffed animals
  • headset
  • coffee spill
  • butterfly
  • hair dryer
  • electrocuted
  • colored markers
  • shoelaces
  • van
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Cast & crew

Sketch Cast & Characters

Tony Hale leads the cast as Taylor Wyatt, with Allie McCulloch as Ally Wyatt and D'Arcy Carden as Liz Wyatt. Directed by Seth Worley; 17 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Sketch

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From the director

More from Seth Worley

One more film directed by Seth Worley: Real Gone.

Full filmography
Ratings

Sketch Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Sketch 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10. Our Echo Score gives it 83/100, strongest in character & emotion (85) and weakest in rewatch factor (77).

83 /100

Sketch Echo Score Breakdown

Sketch delivers a spirited family fantasy that largely succeeds through its inventive visual design and emotionally resonant story. Critics commend the film’s blend of humor and grief, while noting occasional uneven dramatics. The technical execution, from special effects to editing, is praised, though a few reviews cite clunky moments. Collectively, the consensus positions the film as an enjoyable, though imperfect, addition to contemporary children’s cinema.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 80

    Artistic craftsmanship in Sketch is anchored by lively special effects and meticulous production design. Reviewers highlight the film’s vibrant monster aesthetics and polished technical team, noting effective editing that enhances comedic beats. While some critics find portions of the dramatics clumsy, the overall visual and editorial quality is regarded as a strong component of the film’s appeal.

  • Character & Emotion 85

    When evaluating character work, Sketch is praised for nuanced performances that convey grief and tenderness. Critics commend the ensemble’s chemistry and the script’s ability to explore emotional depth without melodrama. A minority of reviews note uneven acting from younger performers, yet the prevailing view is that the film’s emotional resonance forms its central strength.

  • Story & Flow 78

    The narrative of Sketch balances imaginative fantasy with a heartfelt exploration of loss. Reviewers appreciate the film’s original premise and measured pacing that sustains engagement for younger audiences. However, some critics describe the dramatics as clunky, suggesting occasional lapses in coherence. Overall, the story is viewed as an engaging, if imperfect, vehicle for its themes.

  • Sensory Experience 82

    Sketch’s sensory palette features vivid visual effects and a dynamic sound design that accentuate its fantastical elements. Critics note the effective use of color and inventive monster visuals, alongside crisp editing that reinforces comedic timing. While a few reviews mention occasional tonal inconsistency, the consensus holds that the film’s sensory execution significantly enhances its overall impact.

  • Rewatch Factor 77

    Rewatch potential for Sketch rests on its blend of humor, visual charm, and emotional depth, which many viewers find rewarding on subsequent viewings. Critics highlight its capacity to engage both children and adults, and its teachable messages about grief. Nonetheless, the film’s uneven dramatics may deter repeat interest for some audiences, yielding a moderately high rewatch appeal.

Plot

Sketch Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Sketch from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Taylor Wyatt, Tony Hale, is a widowed father who hopes to sell his house with the help of his sister Liz Wyatt, D’Arcy Carden, a sharp real estate agent. His son Jack Wyatt, Kue Lawrence, is an adventurous gamer, and his daughter Amber Wyatt, Bianca Berry Tarantino, is an aspiring artist who fills her sketchbook with expressive, sometimes unsettling monsters. The family life takes a strange turn when Amber’s artwork seems to touch something unseen.

Full summary

The whole story of Sketch, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Sketch Box Office & Budget

Sketch grossed $10.3 million worldwide on a $480 million budget. $8.1 million came from the US and Canada and $2.1 million (21%) from the rest of the world.

2025 box office

Worldwide gross

$10.3M

US & Canada
$8.1M
International
$2.1M
Budget
$480M
US & Canada 79% Rest of the world 21%
Videos

Sketch Trailers & Videos

8 videos: 3 trailers, 3 teasers, 1 clip and 1 featurette.

All 8 videos
Official Trailer
  • Trailer Official Trailer 2
  • Trailer Final Trailer
  • Teaser Official UK Teaser
  • Teaser Watch at home now on Prime Video
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Sketch?

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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Who is the widowed father in the story?

Details

Sketch Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “Dibujos imaginarios” and “Sketch: Attention à ce que tu dessines”.

Also known as
  • Dibujos imaginarios
  • Sketch: Attention à ce que tu dessines
  • Sketch. Cuidado con lo que dibujas
  • Firkák
  • Ужастики. Ожившие рисунки
  • 怪奇寶貝
  • 스케치
  • Ескіз
  • Čudovišta iz olovke
  • Desenhos
  • Skice
  • Những Bức Vẽ Kỳ Diệu
+5 more
  • 素描惊魂
  • Скица
  • رسم
  • Sketch : Attention à ce que tu dessines
  • Τερατομουντζούρες

Seen Sketch?

FAQ

Sketch FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Sketch, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sketch?

Sketch runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Sketch released?

Sketch was released on August 6, 2025.

Who directed Sketch?

Sketch was directed by Seth Worley.

More films by Seth Worley

Who is in the cast of Sketch?

Sketch stars Tony Hale as Taylor Wyatt, Allie McCulloch as Ally Wyatt and D'Arcy Carden as Liz Wyatt, among 17 credited actors.

How much did Sketch make at the box office?

Sketch grossed $10.3 million worldwide ($8.1 million domestic, $2.1 million international) on a budget of $480 million.

How is Sketch rated?

Sketch has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.

Does Sketch have a post-credit scene?

No. Sketch has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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