🎬Sketch (2025) – Movie Review & Where to Watch

Fantasy, family, and a touch of wonder collide in Sketch, the 2024 American fantasy comedy film directed by Seth Worley. Starring Tony Hale and D’Arcy Carden, the movie premiered in 2024 before arriving in U.S. theaters on August 6, 2025. With glowing reviews from both critics and audiences, Sketch has quickly become one of the surprise family hits of the summer.

🖌️ Plot Overview

At its heart, Sketch is about family, grief, and imagination turned dangerous.

• Taylor Wyatt (Tony Hale) is a widowed father trying to sell his house with help from his sister, Liz (D’Arcy Carden).

• His daughter Amber (Bianca Belle), an aspiring artist, struggles with anger and loss, channeling her emotions into her sketchbook—unaware that her violent drawings might come alive.

• Her brother Jack (Kue Lawrence), a gamer, stumbles across a magical pond that mysteriously repairs broken objects…and eventually brings Amber’s monsters to life.

What follows is a heartfelt yet chaotic adventure as Amber, Jack, and their friend Bowman must use the pond’s strange powers to defeat the monsters wreaking havoc on their town—while wrestling with their own grief and family bonds.

⭐ Performances

The young cast carries the movie with surprising strength:

• Bianca Belle shines as Amber, balancing her grief, rage, and moments of levity with remarkable nuance.

• Kue Lawrence as Jack brings earnestness and humor, grounding the film’s more fantastical elements.

• Supporting roles from Tony Hale and D’Arcy Carden add warmth and comic timing.

This balance of youthful energy and emotional depth makes the characters feel authentic and relatable.

🎥 Style & Direction

Director Seth Worley blends whimsical fantasy with emotional storytelling. The film’s tone recalls the spirit of classic family adventure films while exploring modern themes of childhood trauma, imagination, and resilience. The visual style is playful yet heartfelt, with Cody Fry’s score enhancing both the whimsical and dramatic moments.

🍿 Reception

Sketch has been warmly received, praised for its heartfelt story, creative visuals, and strong performances by its young cast. Audiences in particular have highlighted the way it balances grief with humor, while keeping the adventure engaging for all ages.

💰 Box Office

Made on a modest $3 million budget, Sketch has already grossed $7 million worldwide, marking it as a successful indie fantasy release.

📺 Where to Watch Sketch

• Now Playing: Exclusively in U.S. theaters (released August 6, 2025).

• Streaming: Expected to arrive on Angel Studios’ streaming platform later in 2025, with possible premium VOD availability (Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video) by winter.

• Home Release: Blu-ray and digital editions expected early 2026.

🎨 Final Verdict

Sketch is a heartfelt, funny, and visually imaginative film that uses fantasy to explore family healing, grief, and creativity. With standout performances from its young leads and a magical premise that blends both danger and wonder, it’s a must-see for families, fans of fantasy comedies, and anyone who misses the charm of classic adventure films.

⭐ Rating: 4/5 – Wholesome, creative, and unexpectedly moving.