When the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle — a singing crocodile who loves baths, caviar and great music — living in the attic of his new home. But when Lyle’s existence is threatened by evil neighbor Mr. Grumps, the Primms must band together to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places.
"He knows every scale."
Top Billed Cast
Shawn Mendes
Lyle (voice)
Winslow Fegley
Josh Primm
Javier Bardem
Hector P. Valenti
Constance Wu
Katie Primm
Scoot McNairy
Joseph Primm
Brett Gelman
Alistair Grumps
Ego Nwodim
Carol
Lyric Hurd
Trudy
Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews
C CinemaSerfVerified TMDB Critic
2022-10-20
Javier Bardem steals the show here - he is clearly having some fun in this otherwise rather derivative adventure caper. He is "Hector", a failing magician who can no longer get any work. On a visit to a pet shop one day, he encounters the eponymous character whom he discovers can hold a tune. Ah, thinks he - a fortune to be made. He puts just about everything he has on the line but poor old "Lyle" has stage fright... won't sing! Ruin befalls our entertainer so he leaves his home in the hands of the "Primm" family. Not long after they move in, the son "Josh" (a creditable effort from Winslow Fe...
D daniel_carrVerified TMDB Critic
2025-12-13
Fun movie, enjoyed it with lots of humor. Story was a bit slow and predictable but a nice movie for kids. I have an 8 year old daughter so would definately watch this with her. Just felt they could have done more with the story....
