The Hero of Color City (2014): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Hero of Color City is a 2014 animated family film directed by Frank Gladstone, starring Sean Astin, Owen Wilson and Christina Ricci. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes and earned $115,335 worldwide. Critics gave it 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 17m (77 min)
- Director
- Frank Gladstone
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Magnolia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Hero of Color City About?
The premise of The Hero of Color City without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a vibrant world where colors awaken each night, a small hero finds herself unexpectedly transported to Color City. Separated from her friends, Yellow must journey through this whimsical land and confront a mischievous pair determined to steal its brilliance. Along the way, she befriends colorful companions and fantastical creatures, learning to embrace her courage and discover the power of self-trust as she strives to save Color City from fading away.
The Hero of Color City Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- crayon
- color
- rainbow
- boat crash
- desert
- waterfall
- fantasy world
- scene after end credits
- king
- dragon
- children
- band
The Hero of Color City Cast
Sean Astin leads the cast, with Owen Wilson and Christina Ricci. Directed by Frank Gladstone; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank Gladstone
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The Hero of Color City Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Hero of Color City 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.9/10.
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IMDb 3.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 30% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 45%
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Metacritic 33 Metascore
User score 3.2
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TMDB 53% User score
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Letterboxd 2.2 /5
7 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.2 /5
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The Hero of Color City Plot Summary
What happens in The Hero of Color City from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Six-year-old Ben is sketching a regal king named King Scrawl and a small, insect-like creature named Gnat when his mom quietly asks him to sleep. As darkness settles, Ben’s unfinished drawings glow to life, and the crayons leap from their box to slip into a magical realm called Color City. One crayon, Yellow, is left behind and arrives a moment late, drawing the attention of King Scrawl and Gnat who both crave color for themselves.
Full summary
The whole story of The Hero of Color City, scene by scene
The Hero of Color City Box Office
The Hero of Color City grossed $115,335 worldwide. $32,188 came from the US and Canada and $83,147 (72%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$115.3K
- US & Canada
- $32.2K
- International
- $83.1K
The Hero of Color City Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Hero of Color City.
How Well Do You Know The Hero of Color City?
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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How old is Ben, the boy whose drawings come to life?
Cars in The Hero of Color City
11 cars on screen, including the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan and the 2004 Ford Taurus.
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2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Main role -
2004 Ford Taurus Important role -
1997 Cadillac DeVille Stretched Limousine Minor role -
1995 Cadillac Fleetwood Funeral Coach Minor role
The Hero of Color City Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “小蜡笔们的彩色世界大冒险” and “El Heroe de la Ciudad Color”.
- Also known as
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- 小蜡笔们的彩色世界大冒险
- El Heroe de la Ciudad Color
- Герой цветного города
- סיפור של צבע
- Os Heróis da Cidade das Cores
- Tarkavidék hőse
- Eroul orașului Culoarea
- Farvernes Kamp
- 더 히어로 오브 컬러 시티
- قهرمان شهر رنگارنگ
- Героят от града на цветовете
- 蜡笔总动员
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including We Can Be Heroes, Harold and the Purple Crayon and The Blue Elephant.
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The Hero of Color City FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Hero of Color City, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Hero of Color City?
The Hero of Color City runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
When was The Hero of Color City released?
The Hero of Color City was released on October 3, 2014.
Who directed The Hero of Color City?
The Hero of Color City was directed by Frank Gladstone.
More films by Frank Gladstone Who is in the cast of The Hero of Color City?
The Hero of Color City stars Sean Astin, Owen Wilson and Christina Ricci, among 7 credited actors.
How much did The Hero of Color City make at the box office?
The Hero of Color City grossed $115,335 worldwide ($32,188 domestic, $83,147 international).
How is The Hero of Color City rated?
The Hero of Color City has 3.9/10 on IMDb, 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, 33 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.
Does The Hero of Color City have a post-credit scene?
No. The Hero of Color City has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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