Marcel the Shell With Shoes On is an animated feature that was released in the US in July 2022 and gets its release in the UK in February 2022, its has been given a PG age rating in the UK for mild upsetting scenes, rude humour, infrequent drug references.

The movie features the voice of Jenny Slate who is the voice is Tammy in Bob's Burgers: The Movie and she also lent her voice to The Secret Life of Pets 2, it also features the voice of Isabella Rossellini who is probably best known for the 1986 movie Blue Velvet.

The movie is directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, it is a feature debut for the director but this is based on hit short story of the same name.

Movie Synopsis

Marcel, a 1-inch-tall shell, lives with his grandmother, Connie, the only residents of their town after their neighbors' sudden, mysterious disappearance. When discovered by a guest amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans and a new hope of reuniting with his long-lost family.

BBFC certificate breakdown.

• Title: Marcel the Shell With Shoes On
• BBFC age rating: PG Certificate
• Reason: mild upsetting scenes, rude humour, infrequent drug references
• Release date: 17th February 2023
• Runtime: 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes)
• The movie is being released into movie theatres
• Directed by:
  • Dean Fleischer-Camp
• Starring:
  • Jenny Slate
  • Dean Fleischer-Camp
  • Isabella Rossellini

BBFC movie page