The Lorax (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2012, The Lorax is a family and animation film directed by Chris Renaud, running about 86 minutes. “Meet the original force of nature.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.
Who’s in it. The Lorax stars Danny DeVito as The Lorax (voice), Zac Efron as Ted Wiggins (voice), Taylor Swift as Audrey (voice) and Ed Helms as Once-ler (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Lorax has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $348.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lorax page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lorax tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lorax (2012)?
- In US, The Lorax is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lorax worth watching?
- The Lorax holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lorax?
- The Lorax stars Danny DeVito, Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Ed Helms and Rob Riggle.
- When was The Lorax released?
- The Lorax was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.