In a giddy and efficient introductory montage, Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken introduces us to the goings-on of Oceanside, the details of the Gillmans’ daily life and the depth of Ruby’s dilemma.

Review: The makers of "Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken," from DreamWorks Animation, were wise to shift the focus from Ruby's family to her, even if the movie still spends too much time on other ...

“Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken” - ★ ★ ½ We landlubbers have gotten it all wrong: Kraken aren't terrible monsters from the sea who destroy our sailing ships and munch on our sailors. They ...

Released just as the American populace is getting over their rejuvenated fascination with the power of the sea, Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken feels destined to be forgotten – an imperceptible ...

The animated coming-of-age story “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken” is a solid diversion, a good-enough escape if the kids are still making you crazy during summer break and you’ve already seen ...

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken is Dreamworks on autopilot and features a script that feels like it was written by a boomer who has never met a Gen-Z kid in their entire life but has based everything ...

That’s the upside-down premise to DreamWorks Animation’s sweet Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken, an animated tale about generational sisterhood with the message to not hide your differences.

Ruby quickly has bigger problems than Chelsea in that, well, she’s become a giant kraken, a trait Agatha assures her is temporary and that Ruby can learn to control.

The latest entry in this genre, “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken,” blends teenage angst with a fun and vibrant take on sea-creature lore that subverts fairy-tale expectations.

“Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken,” a DreamWorks Animation release in theaters Friday, is rated PG for “some action, rude humor and mature thematic elements.” Running time: 91 minutes.

DreamWorks returns with 'Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken,' with a voice cast led by Lana Condor and Jane Fonda.

“Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken,” a DreamWorks Animation release in theaters Friday, is rated PG for “some action, rude humor and mature thematic elements.” Running time: 91 minutes.