Onward (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2020, Onward is an action, comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Dan Scanlon, running about 103 minutes. “Their quest begineth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.
Who’s in it. Onward stars Tom Holland as Ian Lightfoot (voice), Chris Pratt as Barley Lightfoot (voice), Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Laurel Lightfoot (voice) and Octavia Spencer as The Manticore (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Onward has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $141.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney 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 Onward page.
If you liked it. Fans of Onward tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Onward (2020)?
- In US, Onward is available to stream on Disney 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 Onward worth watching?
- Onward holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Onward?
- Onward stars Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Octavia Spencer and Mel Rodriguez.
- When was Onward released?
- Onward was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.