“Odd ducks welcome.”
Migration is an animated family adventure about the Mallard ducks, whose quiet life is upended when a migrating family lands on their pond with stories of distant places. Inspired by those tales, the Mallards set out on a road trip that carries them from New England to New York City and on to tropical Jamaica. Along the way, the journey becomes a chance to test their bonds and widen their view of the world. At 83 minutes, the film keeps the story moving with a light, playful pace.
The film was made in the United States in 2023 and is directed by Benjamin Renner. He shapes the story around the Mallard family’s trip, balancing movement, comic beats and moments of tension. The voice cast includes Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Caspar Jennings, Tresi Gazal, Awkwafina, Carol Kane and Danny DeVito. Their characters drive the family’s progress across the changing landscapes and help give the journey its personality.
Set across New England, New York City and Jamaica, the film uses travel to open up its central ideas about family, risk and change. Its tone mixes warmth with brisk comedy, while the animated style keeps the road-trip scale lively and accessible. The PG rating fits a story aimed at younger viewers without losing the sense of adventure.
The film was made in the United States in 2023 and is directed by Benjamin Renner. He shapes the story around the Mallard family’s trip, balancing movement, comic beats and moments of tension. The voice cast includes Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Caspar Jennings, Tresi Gazal, Awkwafina, Carol Kane and Danny DeVito. Their characters drive the family’s progress across the changing landscapes and help give the journey its personality.
Set across New England, New York City and Jamaica, the film uses travel to open up its central ideas about family, risk and change. Its tone mixes warmth with brisk comedy, while the animated style keeps the road-trip scale lively and accessible. The PG rating fits a story aimed at younger viewers without losing the sense of adventure.
Reviews
7.3 / 10