Luca
Overview
Luca is a 2021 computer-animated coming-of-age fantasy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios, directed by Enrico Casarosa. The film is set in a beautiful Italian seaside town in the 1950s. It follows Luca (Jacob Tremblay), a young sea monster who can take human form on land. He befriends another sea monster, Alberto (Jack Dylan Grazer), and they have an unforgettable summer. The film is a gentle, sweet, and visually stunning film about friendship, acceptance, and the joy of being yourself. It was a critical and commercial success, earning over $50 million on a $150 million budget (it was released on Disney+). The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. The film is a love letter to Italian culture and to the simple pleasures of summer. The film is a must-see for fans of Pixar and for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider.
