'Thelma the Unicorn' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Netflix's animated movie
Movie name: Thelma the Unicorn
Platform: Netflix
Date of release: May 17, 2024
Country of Origin: United States
Genre: Animated musical adventure
Director: Jared Hess and Lynn Wang
Full cast list: Brittany Howard, Will Forte, Jemaine Clement, Edi Patterson, Fred Armisen, Zach Galifianakis, Jon Heder, and Shondrella Avery
Netflix's next foray into the world of animation is 'Thelma the Unicorn' releasing on May 17, 2024. The movie is based on a children's book of the same name written by Aaron Blabey.
The film is directed by Jared Hess, who has also written the script along with his wife Jerusha Hess. Lynn Wang serves as co-director and executive producer, alongside Patrick Hughes. Pam Coates was announced as the producer of the film in April 2023.
'Thelma the Unicorn' seamlessly blends animation with musical adventure and comedy. With a runtime of 93 minutes, it promises to be an enjoyable and breezy watch.
What is the plot of 'Thelma the Unicorn'?
'Thelma the Unicorn' follows the journey of a young pony with dreams of being famous. Her wish to become a unicorn comes true when she finds a way to pretend to be a unicorn
As Thelma rises to become an international superstar, she realizes that there is a cost that comes with becoming famous. Beneath its innocent surface, 'Thelma the Unicorn' has a lot of simple undertones and life lessons for the kids who watch the film.
The official synopsis of 'Thelma the Unicorn' reads, "A singing pony who dreams of stardom finds instant fame when she transforms into a sparkly unicorn — but becoming a celebrity is one wild ride."
Who stars in 'Thelma the Unicorn'?
Brittany Howard
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Brittany Howard leads her voice to the character of Thelma in the 'Thelma the Unicorn'. While she currently works as a solo artist, her greatest acclaim came as the lead singer, primary songwriter, and rhythm guitarist of the band "Alabama Shakes."
During her time with the band, she won four Grammy awards. Her first solo album 'Jamie' came out in 2019 and garnered universal acclaim and it got her 7 Grammy nominations.
This is the first time she will be a part of a film in the capacity of an actor. Previously, she has been a part of films like 'Silver Linings Playbook' as a musician.
Will Forte
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Will Forte lends his voice to the character of Otis, a donkey who is Thelma's best friend. A celebrated actor and comedian, Forte is renowned for his time on 'Saturday Night Live.'
Having started his career as a comic writer, Forte ventured into films when he made the film 'MacGrubber'. Although the film initially struggled at the box office, it later gained a devoted following, solidifying its status as a cult classic.
His other notable work includes films like 'Nebraska', '22 Jump Street', 'The Last Man on Earth', and 'The Willoughbys' among others.
Jemaine Clement
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Jermaine Clement takes on the role of a talent agent in 'Thelma the Unicorn.' Born on January 10, 1974, Clement has been a part of many iconic films and has six Primetime Emmy nominations throughout his acting career.
Clement played the role of Boris the Animal in 'Men in Black 3' and Dr Ian Garvin in 'Avatar: The Way of Water.'
Clement has showcased his talent as a prolific voice actor in various films, including 'Despicable Me', the 'Rio' series, 'The Lego Batman Movie', and DC League of Super-Pets among others.
How to stream 'Thelma the Unicorn'?
'Thelma the Unicorn' will stream on Netflix from Friday, May 17, 2024. Don't have a Netflix subscription?
Access to the film requires a Netflix membership, available starting from $6.99/month for the standard plan with ads.
The standard plan without ads is priced at $15.49/month, while the Premium plan costs $22.99/month.
'Thelma the Unicorn' Trailer
'Thelma the Unicorn' releases on Netflix on May 17, 2024