Zootopia
A vibrant neon noir wrapped in fur, where a small bunny's optimism clashes with a cynical fox's reality. It is a kinetic mosaic of predator and prey, exposing the fragile architecture of tolerance through the lens of a police procedural.
Zootopia
Zootopia

"Welcome to the urban jungle."

11 February 2016 United States of America 109 min ⭐ 7.8 (17,484)
Director: Byron Howard Rich Moore
Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, Jenny Slate, Nate Torrence
Animation Family Comedy Adventure
Prejudice and Stereotyping The Politics of Fear Identity vs. Nature Persistence and Optimism
Budget: $150,000,000
Box Office: $1,025,521,689

Zootopia - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

It's called a hustle, sweetheart.

— Nick Wilde

Context:

Spoken by Nick when he reveals he played Judy, and reclaimed by Judy at the end when she tricks Bellwether.

Meaning:

A defining line that represents street smarts and the subversion of expectations. It marks the shift in power dynamics between Nick and Judy.

Life's a little bit messy. We all make mistakes. No matter what type of animal you are, change starts with you.

— Judy Hopps

Context:

The closing monologue of the film where Judy reflects on her journey and the reality of police work.

Meaning:

The film's central thesis: perfection is impossible, but personal responsibility and growth are essential for a better society.

If the world's only gonna see a fox as shifty and untrustworthy, there's no point in trying to be anything else.

— Nick Wilde

Context:

Nick confesses his traumatic childhood backstory to Judy in the gondola lift.

Meaning:

Highlights the psychological impact of stereotyping—the self-fulfilling prophecy where victims internalize the hatred directed at them.

Fear always works!

— Bellwether

Context:

Spoken during the climax in the museum when Bellwether reveals her plan to keep predators savage.

Meaning:

A chilling summation of political demagoguery. It exposes the villain's belief that a society united by fear is easier to control than one united by trust.