The Trolls (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2016, The Trolls is a comedy film directed by Phillip Lybrand, running about 97 minutes. “If you can't beat 'em ...troll 'em.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Texas tech start-up breaks every crowdfunding record in the books, but they lose it all when a patent troll shuts them down. Refusing to go down without a fight, our heroes use a legal loophole to beat the trolls at their own game. By obtaining a patent for BEING a patent troll, they're able to... troll the trolls.
Who’s in it. The Trolls stars Rob Gagnon as Roman Walsh, Lisa Friedrich as Jamie Tannen, Katie Pengra as Kate Walton and Pat Dean as Gum, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Trolls has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Trolls page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Trolls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Trolls (2016)?
- In US, The Trolls is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Trolls worth watching?
- The Trolls holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Trolls?
- The Trolls stars Rob Gagnon, Lisa Friedrich, Katie Pengra, Pat Dean and Nathan Ehrmann.
- When was The Trolls released?
- The Trolls was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.