Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is a 2022 American musical comedy film directed by Will Speck and Josh Gordon from a screenplay by William Davies. It is an adaptation of the children's story of the same name and its prequel The House on East 88th Street by Bernard Waber. The film stars Shawn Mendes as the titular character alongside Javier Bardem, Constance Wu, Winslow Fegley, Scoot McNairy, and Brett Gelman.

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile was released in the United States on October 7, 2022, by Columbia Pictures via Sony Pictures Releasing. The film has grossed $72 million worldwide and received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for the visuals, and particularly Bardem’s acting performance.

In New York City, a charismatic magician named Hector P. Valenti wants to try out on a national talent show, but is constantly rejected. One day after a failed audition he wanders into an exotic pet store and finds a singing baby crocodile and names him Lyle. Seeing Lyle as an opportunity to get rich in the talent business, he places his 3-story Victorian brownstone home as collateral for their performance, but Lyle gets stage fright during the premiere and Valenti loses the home. Valenti is forced to move out and reluctantly leaves Lyle to fend for himself while he tries to make more money.

Eighteen months later, a family called the Primms moves into the house. Josh is initially terrified of moving into his new home and struggles to make friends at school. One night, he discovers Lyle, now fully grown, living in the attic, and they become friends when Lyle saves Josh from a mugger and demonstrates his singing talent. Josh's stepmother and father eventually find out about Lyle, and though initially terrified of him, bond with Lyle over their favorite hobbies. One day, Valenti returns to the house to visit Lyle, as an agreement states he can live in the house fifteen days of the year. He makes another attempt to get Lyle to perform on stage, but it fails as Lyle still has stage fright.

Meanwhile, Mr. Grumps, the Primms' unfriendly downstairs neighbor, becomes annoyed by the loud activity caused by Lyle, Valenti, and the Primms. Determined to put an end to it, he has cameras installed to find out what is going on, but manages to achieve his goal by bribing Valenti to sell out Lyle in exchange for money to pay his debts. Lyle cannot convince the authorities of his benevolent nature because of his stage fright and is locked up at the zoo. Feeling guilty for what he did to Lyle, Valenti goes to break him out of the zoo with Josh's help. Valenti and Lyle reconcile with each other before Lyle escapes with Josh to the talent show while Valenti distracts the authorities. On stage, Lyle manages to overcome his stage fright with help from Josh, and the audience and viewers critically acclaim his singing talent.

One month later, a trial is held to determine whether or not Lyle may be free. The judge ultimately decides to rule over Mr. Grumps in favor of Lyle when Valenti reveals that the deed to his house was written out to his grandmother, who built the house and founded the New York City Zoo where Lyle was previously kept, allowing her to keep exotic animals as pets. After the trial, the Primms celebrate Lyle's freedom by taking him on vacation, while Valenti becomes acquainted with a new talented animal: a beatboxing rattlesnake owned by Josh's friend, Trudy.

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (English) Cast & Crew