Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins (2009) movie poster

Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins (2009)

"The greatest mystery is how it all began."
ThumbScore
👍 66%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 49% (RT: 49%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
MysteryComedyFantasy

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Director
Runtime
1h 22m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.4/10 (721 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
49%
Cast
Nick Palatas as Shaggy
Hayley Kiyoko as Velma
Frank Welker as Scooby-Doo (voice)
Robbie Amell as Fred
Kate Melton as Daphne
Benita Ha as Mom
Shawn Macdonald as Principal Deedle
C. Ernst Harth as Janitor
It's divisive. Only 66% of audiences liked it based on 721 votes. Critics gave it 49%.
Overview
Unjustly accused of staging a spooky practical joke complete with ghosts, Daphne, Velma, Fred and Shaggy are suspended from Coolsville High. To clear their names, they team up to solve the supernatural mystery…and head straight into nonstop laughs and adventure. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Nick Palatas spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins is a 2009 mystery, comedy, fantasy film directed by Brian Levant. Unjustly accused of staging a spooky practical joke complete with ghosts, Daphne, Velma, Fred and Shaggy are suspended from Coolsville High.

To clear their names, they team up to solve the supernatural mystery…and head straight into nonstop laughs and adventure. The film has been rated by 721 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a mystery film, Scooby-Doo!

The Mystery Begins delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Scooby-Doo!

The Mystery Begins (2009) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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