Luca (2021)
Prepare for an unforgettable trip.
Luca and his best friend Alberto experience an unforgettable summer on the Italian Riviera. But all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.
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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 17 June 2021 |
| Genre | Animation, Family, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy |
| Director | Enrico Casarosa |
| Starring | Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer and Emma Berman |
| Runtime | 95 min |
| Rated | PG |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes 91% · Rotten Tomatoes (average) 7.3/10 · Metacritic 71/100 · TMDB users 7.8/10 |
| Box office | $50 million worldwide |
Where to watch Luca
Luca is streaming on Disney+ ($21.49 a month) in the US. If that is the only reason to subscribe, one month of Disney+ is $21.49 at list price.
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You can rent Luca on Fandango at Home. It is also for sale on Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango at Home.
Where to watch Luca in 58 other countries
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| Argentina | Disney+ $15599 ARS |
| Australia | Disney+ $17.99 AUD |
| Austria | Disney+ €10.99 |
| Belgium | Disney+ €10.99 |
| Belize | Disney+ |
| Bolivia | Disney+ |
| Brazil | Disney+ R$49.90 |
| Bulgaria | Disney+ €9.99 |
| Canada | Disney+ $15.99 CAD |
| Chile | Disney+ $10990 CLP |
| Colombia | Disney+ $36900 COP |
| Costa Rica | Disney+ |
| Croatia | Disney+ €9.99 |
| Czechia | Disney+ 219 Kč |
| Denmark | Disney+ 119 kr DKK |
| Dominican Republic | Disney+ |
| Ecuador | Disney+ $11.49 |
| El Salvador | Disney+ |
| Finland | Disney+ €11.99 |
| France | Disney+ €10.99 |
| Germany | Disney+ €10.99 |
| Greece | Disney+ €10.99 |
| Guatemala | Disney+ |
| Honduras | Disney+ |
| Hong Kong | Disney+ HK$88 |
| Hungary | Disney+ 2990 Ft |
| India | Jiohotstar |
| Ireland | Disney+ €11.99 |
| Italy | Disney+ €10.99 |
| Jamaica | Disney+ |
| Japan | Disney+ ¥1250 JPY |
| Liechtenstein | Disney+ |
| Luxembourg | Disney+ €10.99 |
| Mexico | Disney+ $259 MXN |
| Netherlands | Disney+ €10.99 |
| New Zealand | Disney+ $18.99 NZD |
| Nicaragua | Disney+ |
| Norway | Disney+ 129 kr NOK |
| Panama | Disney+ $12.49 |
| Paraguay | Disney+ |
| Peru | Disney+ S/49.90 |
| Poland | Disney+ 34.99 zł |
| Portugal | Disney+ €10.99 |
| Romania | Disney+ 34.99 lei |
| San Marino | Disney+ |
| Singapore | Disney+ $18.98 SGD |
| Slovakia | Disney+ €9.99 |
| South Korea | Disney+ ₩9900 |
| Spain | Disney+ €10.99 |
| St. Lucia | Disney+ |
| Sweden | Disney+ 129 kr SEK |
| Switzerland | Disney+ CHF16.90 |
| Taiwan | Disney+ NT$285 |
| Trinidad & Tobago | Disney+ |
| Türkiye | Disney+ ₺449.90 |
| United Kingdom | Disney+ £11.99 GBP |
| Uruguay | Disney+ about $U522 |
| Venezuela | Disney+ |
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What kind of watch this is
Enrico Casarosa directs a 95-minute animated film that feels like a sun-drenched daydream. It captures the specific, heavy sweetness of a summer that might not last. The magic lies in the mundane: two kids exploring a town that is secretly full of monsters, yet the real tension comes from the fear of being seen. It is a gentle story about the courage it takes to be different when everyone is watching. The animation is lush, the pacing is unhurried, and the stakes are small but personal. It works because it trusts the audience to feel the weight of a simple secret.
What the critics said
Critics warmed to it, mostly. Rotten Tomatoes reports a 91% approval rating as of September 2026, with an average score of 7.3/10 from June 2023. Metacritic’s weighted average sits at 71 out of 100 as of November 2024, a number that signals generally favorable reviews. The consensus leans into the charm. TheWrap’s Alonso Duralde called it "sweet and affecting." Time Out’s Phil De Semlyen, however, found it a "letdown." He argued the studio’s usual daring was missing, leaving the film damp around the edges. That’s a fair trade, depending on whether you value safety or spark.
How it did with audiences
Luca pulled in $50 million worldwide, a figure that suggests the world was ready for a boy with a tail. TMDB users rate it 7.8 out of 10, a score that implies the animation did its job without needing a marketing department to explain why. China took the largest share of that total, which makes sense when the adventure happens on a sunny Italian coast that feels closer to a dream than a passport stamp.
What came next for the cast
Jacob Tremblay stepped out of the child-star spotlight. After Room and Wonder, he pivoted toward darker, more complex roles. The Life of Chuck and UNABOMBER followed, a sharp turn from the vulnerable kid in the box. Jack Dylan Grazer took a different path. It and Shazam! established him as a reliable sidekick. Then came Shazam! Fury of the Gods and Friendship. One actor moved toward grit; the other stayed in the superhero lane. Careers are not straight lines. They are series of choices, some surprising, some predictable.
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Sources
- Luca on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q97925311 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Luca (2021 film)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
- Where to watch and prices: Binge Boss, from TMDB watch-provider data (powered by JustWatch) and our own provider list
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