Contender: Arco (2025)

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Type of Contender: Animation

Contender Factor: 68.28 out of 100 (Stage 5 of 5 complete)

Stage 1 – Pedigree

Director: Ugo Bienvenu

Writers: Ugo Bienvenu, Félix de Givry

Stars: Oscar Tresanini, Margot Ringard, Alma Jodorowsky, Swann Arlaud, Vincent Macaigne, Louis Garrel, Oxmo Puccino, Sophie Mas

Techs: Nathan Jacquard (Ed); Arnaud Toulon (Mu)

Distributor: Neon

Prior Recognition:

Rating: 6 out of 15

Stage 2 – Content

Genre: Animation, Sci-Fi

Length: 1h 22m

MPAA Rating: PG

Rating: 5.83 out of 10

Stage 3 – Release

Festival: Cannes (25)

Release Date: Nov. 14, 2025

Rating: 7 out of 10

Stage 4 – Critics

MetaCritic Score: 75

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 90%

Rating: 41.25 out of 50

Stage 5 – Audience

CinemaScore: None

IMDb Rating: 7.5

Box Office Tally: $38,285

Box Office Status: Closed

Rating: 8.2 out of 15

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