The Emperor's New Groove (2000)
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The Emperor's New Groove is streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
What the audience says
The Emperor's New Groove is one of the better-rated English films out there. It holds a 7.6/10 on TMDB from 7,482 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Should you spend 78 minutes on it?
78 minutes of English adventure with an animation streak. That score holds across 7,477 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 7.6/10 across 7,477 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you want something grounded and small-scale
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
When the self‑absorbed Emperor Kuzco is accidentally transformed into a llama, he must rely on a humble villager to survive the jungle and reclaim his throne.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 18m — short |
| Genre | Adventure / Animation |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Mark Dindal
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in New Zealand
Trailer
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