Migration
2023 · Directed by Benjamin Renner
Original language: English
- family
- comedy
- adventure
- animation
The story
After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, the Mallard family embarks on a family road trip, from New England, to New York City, to tropical Jamaica.
What it’s like
Bright, glossy computer animation with saturated color: sunlit ponds and marsh grass in New England, wide aerial sweeps over city avenues, then warm turquoise water and lush greenery in the tropics. Its rounded, cartoonish creatures move with bouncy, exaggerated energy, and the frames feel cheerful and uncluttered. The soundtrack is upbeat and playful, with comic beats landing on quick cuts and physical gags. The vibe is breezy, sunny and warm, the kind of easy watch for a weekend afternoon, a family movie night, or a relaxed trip on a plane. Pacing is brisk and episodic, moving briskly from one location to the next, and the emotional register stays light, with gentle warmth about a protective father learning to loosen his grip and a restless family discovering what they want from the journey. Peril is mild and played for laughs; there is no gore, and any threats are brief and cartoonish. It suits young viewers, parents watching with children, and anyone who wants something gentle, funny and visually bright.
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