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Tangled (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Tangled is a 2010 animated musical directed by Byron Howard and Nathan Greno, starring Zachary Levi and Mandy Moore. It is partly based on Rapunzel by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $591.8 million worldwide on a $260 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.

IMDb rating
7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
89%
worldwide gross
$591.8M
award nominations
6
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Tangled (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Directors
Byron Howard and Nathan Greno
Original language
English
Budget
$260M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tangled About?

The premise of Tangled without spoilers, adapted from Rapunzel by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A spirited princess named Rapunzel, hidden away for years in a tower, escapes with the help of a charming thief. Together, they embark on a thrilling adventure, encountering danger and mystery along the way. As Rapunzel experiences the world outside her isolated life, she discovers secrets about her past and her true identity, while also facing unexpected challenges and finding joy in self-discovery.

Tangled Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • female protagonist
  • based on fairy tale
  • rapunzel
  • barefoot
  • strong female character
  • heroine
  • one word title
  • 3d animation
  • cg animation
  • 3d
  • coming of age
  • bag
+38 more
  • flower
  • magic
  • thief
  • baby
  • princess
  • brother brother relationship
  • festival
  • cgi animation
  • magical hair
  • flower in hair
  • arrow
  • long hair
  • horse
  • death
  • fairy tale
  • rapunzel character
  • emotional abuse
  • villain
  • old woman
  • wish
  • blonde girl
  • pursuing a dream
  • curse
  • happy ending
  • saved from hanging
  • man tied up
  • bad guy bar
  • action girl
  • disney acid sequence
  • blockbuster
  • teenager
  • mime
  • bunny
  • rabbit
  • villainess
  • troubled production
  • sky lantern
  • handshake
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Cast & crew

Tangled Cast

Zachary Levi leads the cast, with Mandy Moore. Directed by Byron Howard and Nathan Greno.

From the directors

More from Byron Howard and Nathan Greno

More films directed by Byron Howard and Nathan Greno, best-rated first: Zootopia 2, Zootopia, Encanto and Bolt.

Ratings

Tangled Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Tangled 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.

Plot

Tangled Plot Summary

What happens in Tangled from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film begins with a Wanted poster featuring Flynn Rider, portrayed by Zachary Levi, nailed to a tree. As Flynn starts narrating, he quips, “This is the story of how I died. But don’t worry, this is actually a fun story and the truth is it isn’t even mine. This is the story of a girl named Rapunzel, and it begins with the sun.”

Full summary

The whole story of Tangled, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Tangled Box Office & Budget

Tangled grossed $591.8 million worldwide on a $260 million budget, 2.3 times what it cost. $200.8 million came from the US and Canada and $391 million (66%) from the rest of the world.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$591.8M

2.3× its budget

US & Canada
$200.8M
International
$391M
Budget
$260M
US & Canada 34% Rest of the world 66%
Awards

Tangled Awards & Nominations

Tangled was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 6 nominations come from 5 ceremonies, the most at the Golden Globes 2011.

6 nominations5 ceremonies

Show all 5 ceremonies
Videos

Tangled Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Official Trailer
  • Trailer Official Trailer 2
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Tangled?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Tangled Also Known As

44 alternative titles, including “长发公主” and “魔髮奇緣”.

Also known as
  • 长发公主
  • 魔髮奇緣
  • Vrlo zapetljana priča
  • گیسوکمند
  • To på flugt - Et hårrejsende eventyr
  • Enredados
  • Рапунцель: Запутанная история
  • Rapunzel - To På Flugt
  • To på flugt
  • Rapunzel To På Flugt
  • Rapunzel
  • Raiponce
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  • 라푼젤
  • Kaksin karkuteillä
  • Рапунцель: Заплутана історія
  • Заплутана історія
  • Karmakarışık, რაპუნცელი
  • Công Chúa Tóc Dài
  • To på rømmen
  • Qarmaqarışıq
  • Rapunzel - Neu verföhnt
  • 魔发奇缘
  • Aranyhaj és a nagy gubanc
  • Rapunzel - L'intreccio della torre
  • Entrelaçados
  • Trassel
  • Na vlásku
  • Zaplątani
  • Rapuntsel
  • פלונטר
  • Ævintýranlegur flótti
  • Μαλλιά Κουβάρια
  • 塔の上のラプンツェル
  • O poveste încâlcită
  • Рапунцел и разбойникът
  • Enrolados
  • Златокоса
  • Ilgo plauko istorija
  • ราพันเซล เจ้าหญิงผมยาวกับโจรซ่าจอมแสบ
  • Zlatolaska
  • Người Đẹp Tóc Mây
  • رابونزل
  • Sapinušies, ჩახლართული
  • Enredats

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FAQ

Tangled FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Tangled, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tangled?

Tangled runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Tangled released?

Tangled was released on November 24, 2010.

Who directed Tangled?

Tangled was directed by Byron Howard and Nathan Greno.

More films by Byron Howard

Who is in the cast of Tangled?

Tangled stars Zachary Levi and Mandy Moore.

How much did Tangled make at the box office?

Tangled grossed $591.8 million worldwide ($200.8 million domestic, $391 million international) on a budget of $260 million.

How is Tangled rated?

Tangled has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.

Is Tangled based on a book?

Yes. Tangled is partly adapted from Rapunzel by Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm and Paul O. Zelinsky.

Was Tangled nominated for any awards?

Tangled received 6 nominations across 5 ceremonies.

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