Thelma the Unicorn
Synopsis
Thelma dreams of being a glamorous unicorn. Then in a rare pink and glitter-filled moment of fate, Thelma's wish comes true. She rises to instant international stardom, but at an unexpected cost. After a while, Thelma realizes that she was happier as her ordinary, sparkle-free self. So she ditches her horn, scrubs off her sparkles, and returns home, where her best friend is waiting for her with a hug.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-15
Top Cast
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Brittany Howard
Thelma the Unicorn (voice)
Will Forte
Otis (voice)
Jemaine Clement
Vic Diamond (voice)
Edi Patterson
Megan (voice)
Maliaka Mitchell
Peggy Purvis (voice)
Ally Dixon
Nikki Narwhal (voice)
Fred Armisen
Danny Stallion (voice)
Zach Galifianakis
Crusty Trucker (voice)
Jon Heder
Reggie (voice)
Kristen Schaal
Goat Girl (voice)
Natalie Morales
Penelope Pizazz (voice)
Eduardo Franco
Goon #2 (voice)
Sherry Cola
Female Talent Judge (voice)
Geno Segers
Male Talent Judge (voice)
Betsy Sodaro
Cow (voice)
Shondrella Avery
Zirconia (voice)
Héctor Jiménez
Esteban (voice)
James Urbaniak
Confused Fan (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysMay 17, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 17, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lynn Wang, Jared Hess
- Screenplay & Story
- Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess
- Original Score
- John Powell
- Original Title
- Thelma the Unicorn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Netflix
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynn Wang, Jared Hess
Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess, Michael Lester, Aaron Blabey, Angelli Barrientos, John E. Hurst, Steven A. MacLeod, Evon Freeman, Claire Morrissey, Cody Cameron, Jessie Wong, Karina McBeth, Portlynn Tagavi
John Powell
Edie Ichioka
Pam Coats, Aaron Blabey, Patrick Hughes
Department Leadership Roster
Pam Coats
Producer
John Powell
Original Music Composer
Edie Ichioka
Editor
Trevor Dalmer
Production Design
Jared Hess
Screenplay
Jerusha Hess
Screenplay
Lynn Wang
Director
Jared Hess
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thelma the Unicorn
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What is Thelma the Unicorn about?
Thelma dreams of being a glamorous unicorn. Then in a rare pink and glitter-filled moment of fate, Thelma's wish comes true. She rises to instant international stardom, but at an unexpected cost. After a while, Thelma realizes that she was happier as her ordinary, sparkle-free self. So she ditches her horn, scrubs off her sparkles, and returns home, where her best friend is waiting for her with a hug.
Who directed Thelma the Unicorn?
Thelma the Unicorn was directed by Lynn Wang, Jared Hess.
Who stars in Thelma the Unicorn?
The principal cast of Thelma the Unicorn includes Brittany Howard, Will Forte, Jemaine Clement, Edi Patterson, Maliaka Mitchell.
When was Thelma the Unicorn released and how long is it?
Thelma the Unicorn was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Thelma the Unicorn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thelma the Unicorn was composed by John Powell.
Is Thelma the Unicorn based on a book or true story?
Thelma the Unicorn is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Aaron Blabey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thelma the Unicorn?
Thelma the Unicorn holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); IN: U/A 7+; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).