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By Diondra K. Brown
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Light scares as quirky Green family takes cosmic road trip.
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Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation
What's the Story?
BIG CITY GREENS THE MOVIE: SPACECATION transports viewers to Big City, where the Greens are preparing for their annual family vacation. Cricket (Chris Houghton) is disappointed to learn that dad Bill (Bob Joles) had another mundane roadtrip planned and decides to take matters into his own hands. Cricket enters into an agreement with the untrustworthy CEO of Big Tech, Gwendolyn Zapp (Cheri Oteri), and agrees to launch his family into space to harvest vegetables for the company. From freezing their spaceships killjoy captain, to inciting a robot attack, the Green family's vacation takes an unexpected, out-of-this-world turn -- causing lots of drama and frustration. Back on Earth, Nancy Green (Wendi McLendon-Covey) tries to get her family to safety and ends up being held captive. When an asteroid threatens to wipe out Big City, the entire Green family must work together to save themselves and others. But can they do it?
Is It Any Good?
This musical comedy is filled with a blend of mayhem, laughs, and relatable family themes. Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation has the same lovable qualities as the show Big City Greens; a lot of the humor makes this a fun co-viewing experience for children and adults alike. While the show is set in outer space and highlights one character's deception and greed, there are tender family moments and important takeaway messages. Themes include the importance of quality family time and expressing your emotions, as well as the power of teamwork.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how in Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation, Cricket mischievously gets his family to take a vacation in space. Would you want to take a trip to space? Why or why not?
What did you notice about Cricket and Bill's interaction toward the end of the movie? What did they learn after expressing their feelings to each other?
The Green family depended on teamwork to save themselves, their fellow space travelers, and Big City. How did teamwork help them?
What was your favorite song in the movie?
TV Details
- Premiere date : June 6, 2024
- Cast : Chris Houghton , Jack McBrayer , Raven Symone
- Networks : Disney Channel , Disney+
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Adventures , Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- Character Strengths : Teamwork
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- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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