What is Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs's IQ Score?

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs has an IQ Score of 120/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient framework, placing it in the Competent tier. The score breaks down to 28/50 Cognitive Stimulation, 24/50 Educational Value, and 40/50 Craft & Quality.

Is Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs educational?

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs is low on educational value, 24/50 on TVI's rubric. Watch for entertainment, not for learning.

How does TV Intelligentsia calculate IQ Score?

TV Intelligentsia's IQ Score is calculated as round((Cognitive Stimulation × 0.4 + Educational Value × 0.35 + Craft & Quality × 0.25) × 4), scoring titles from 0 to 200 across five tiers: Masterclass (≥160), Stimulating (≥130), Competent (≥100), Passive (≥70), and Numbing (<70). The framework is published at tvintelligentsia.com/methodology/.

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs , IQ Score 120/200

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs has an IQ Score of 120/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient rubric, placing it in the Competent tier.

By Jordan Robinson, MD, MPH and Cordelia Witty, EdS., NCSP·Updated 2026-06-17·Methodology

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120/ 200

Competent

Engages without demanding much, watchable and reasonably crafted

Ages 5-10SEL 24/50

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs poster, IQ Score 120/200, Competent tier on TV Intelligentsia

Score Breakdown

Cognitive Stimulation/50

Educational Value/50

Craft & Quality/50

SEL Score/50

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Why you should trust this score

Reviewed by Cordelia Witty, EdS., NCSP

Licensed school psychologist. Reviews kids content against the published rubric and the CASEL social-emotional learning framework.

Methodology

Published rubric, v1.2

Formula

round(C × 0.40 + E × 0.35 + Q × 0.25) × 4

Database scale

2,338 titles, version-controlled

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The TVI Take

A scientist invents a machine that turns water into food. Frantic animation style and inventive visual comedy.

Moderate cognitive demands from the escalating chaos. Low educational value but themes of parental acceptance and being yourself. Entertainment-driven family fare.

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