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Sonic Movie

What is sonic movie?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Title Sonic the Hedgehog[1]
Release year 2020[1]
Director Jeff Fowler[4]
Voice actor for Sonic Ben Schwartz[3]
Actor for Dr. Robotnik Jim Carrey[3]
Setting Green Hills, Montana[3]

Sonic movie refers to the 2020 film _Sonic the Hedgehog_, based on Sega’s video game series.

Context

The film _Sonic the Hedgehog_ is based on the popular Sonic video game series by Sega. It was released in 2020 and directed by Jeff Fowler. The film features Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic and Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik. Set in Green Hills, Montana, the story follows Sonic, a blue anthropomorphic hedgehog with super speed, as he teams up with Tom Wachowski while evading Dr. Robotnik, who tries to capture him. The film is described as an action-adventure comedy and a live-action film [2].

Documented claims

  • It is an action-adventure comedy and a live-action film. [2]
  • Sonic is a blue anthropomorphic hedgehog with super speed. [3]
  • Sonic teams up with Tom Wachowski. [3]
  • Dr. Robotnik tries to capture Sonic. [3]

Related

  • Sonic 4 MovieEn lasare som vill veta mer om Sonic-filmer kan vara intresserad av den kommande fjarde filmen.
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Questions and answers

Is the Sonic movie ok for kids?

The film is generally considered suitable for kids, as it is an action-adventure comedy [2].

Who voices Sonic in the movie?

Ben Schwartz voices Sonic in the movie [3].

Who plays Dr. Robotnik in the movie?

Jim Carrey plays Dr. Robotnik in the movie [3].

Sources

  1. Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) — imdb.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Sonic the Hedgehog - Parents' Guide & Movie Review — commonsensemedia.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) — rottentomatoes.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. SONIC THE HEDGEHOG — themoviespoiler.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Culture