That’s the upside-down premise to DreamWorks Animation’s sweet Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken, an animated tale ... But she and her family have been convincing everyone that they are humans.

Animation is a medium enjoyed by audiences of all ages, though many movies are aimed towards kids. These movies don't go above a PG rating and are typically comedic with heartfelt messages. However, ...

After disobeying her mother's rules, she discovers that she is descended from the warrior Kraken queens and will ascend to the throne as the Warrior Queen of the Seven Seas, her grandmother.

While trying to navigate the usual problems of an awkward teenager, Ruby also has to contend with the fact that she's actually a kraken who turns into a giant monster whenever she ends up in water.