The Hero of Color City.

Name: The Hero of Color City
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: 2014-10-03
Duration: 77 min
Cast: Christina Ricci, Rosie Perez, Craig Ferguson, Wayne Brady, Zoë Bright

Even yellow can be brave.

When a child falls asleep, his crayons return to a hidden city. After unfinished drawings threaten its source of color, timid Yellow and her friends set out to bring the rainbow back.

30%Tomatometer20 critics · Rotten Tomatoes

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Why it’s a little special

Bright colors and a simple courage story make this an easy companion to a drawing session.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

General audiences

US film rating

Mild peril, looming creatures and moments of fear or self-doubt. The threats are presented in a colorful fantasy setting.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Frank Gladstone
Starring: Christina Ricci, Rosie Perez, Craig Ferguson, Wayne Brady, Zoë Bright, Sean Astin, Jessica Capshaw, David Kaye, Owen Wilson
Written by: Jess Kedward, J.P. McCormick, Kirsty Peart, Rick Raczelowski
Produced by: John D. Eraklis, Max Howard
Release date: October 3, 2014
Runtime: 77 minutes
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Studio: Magnolia Pictures
Language: English