Playmobil: The Movie

About Playmobil: The Movie

"Playmobil: The Movie" is an animated film released in 2019. It's based on the German building toy Playmobil and is directed by Lino DiSalvo. The movie presents a magical adventure that takes place through various exciting worlds.

The story revolves around a young woman, Marla, who embarks on a journey of a lifetime when her younger brother, Charlie, disappears into the magical, animated universe of Playmobil. Unprepared for the surprising and humorous adventures, Marla and Charlie manage to understand each other and their places in the world.

Making / Production

The movie “Playmobil: The Movie” was produced by On Animation Studios. The film blends animation and live-action elements, and it's set in the universe of the Playmobil toy line, bringing to life the characters in full CG animation. Lino DiSalvo, an animator who worked significantly with Disney, directed the movie.

Actors

• Anya Taylor-Joy as Marla, who gave an enthusiastic performance as a big sister trying to find her brother in the unknown Playmobil world.
• Gabriel Bateman as Charlie, expresses the energy and curiosity of a young boy lost in a magical universe.
• Daniel Radcliffe as Rex Dasher, the suave and brave secret agent. He brilliantly added charm and humor to his character.
• Jim Gaffigan as Del, Marla's comedic traveling companion, giving his character a light-hearted touch.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the first-ever feature film inspired by the plastic Playmobil toys.
• The director, Lino DiSalvo, spent 17 years at Disney, and 'Playmobil: The Movie' is his directorial debut.
• Celebrated actor Daniel Radcliffe, best known as 'Harry Potter', voiced a character in an animation film for the first time in this film.

Quotes

• "No one ever regrets having fun!" - Rex Dasher
• "We'll find your brother, I promise you that." - Marla
• "This is just like what happened at the caveman days. You have to create fire." - Del

Music, Soundtrack

• "So Much World" - sung by Anya Taylor-Joy (Marla)
• "Brothers in Arms" - sung by Adam Lambert
• "Run Like The River" - performed by Meghan Trainor