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The Croods

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1h 38m

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77%

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100,000+ Ratings

Prehistoric family the Croods live in a particularly dangerous moment in time. Patriarch Grug (Nicolas Cage), his mate, Ugga (Catherine Keener), teenage daughter Eep (Emma Stone), son Thunk (Clark Duke) and feisty Gran (Cloris Leachman) gather food by day and huddle together in a cave at night. When a more evolved caveman named Guy (Ryan Reynolds) arrives on the scene, Grug is distrustful, but it soon becomes apparent that Guy is correct about the impending destruction of their world.

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Critics Consensus

While it may not be as (ahem) evolved as the best modern animated fare, The Croods will prove solidly entertaining for families seeking a fast-paced, funny cartoon adventure.

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Bilge Ebiri

New York Magazine/Vulture

The Croods isn't particularly smart, but it has just enough wit to keep us engaged and just enough speed to keep us from feeling restless.

Mar 24, 2013

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Lisa Kennedy

Denver Post

It captures the wonder (and more gently, the anxiety) of discovery time and time again. And the filmmakers have a hoot playing with the Croods' encounters with, as well as their misunderstandings of, all things new.

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 22, 2013

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Bob Mondello

NPR

As family viewing, it's pleasant enough: primitive, yes, but in a digitally sophisticated way that's boisterous, funny and will no doubt sell a lot of toys.

Mar 22, 2013

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James Croot

Stuff.co.nz

Some of the action and humour might be a little crude, but this caveman comedy is guaranteed to elicit plenty of laughs from young and old.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 1, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

No amount of chuckle-worthy voicework or pretty pictures can make up for how predictable it all feels.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 12, 2022

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Mark Jackson

Epoch Times

"The Croods" provides an extremely hopeful message of surviving into the future. Little ones won't get it intellectually, but will on a visceral level, while being thoroughly entertained by all manner of fun prehistoric flora and fauna.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 10, 2020

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Andy B

If you're looking for a cartoon with a message, with sophisticated humour and layers of meaning or for something that you could pretend is "for adults", move on at once. The Croods is an entertaining film with an amusing premise. The animation is very good, there are some great jokes and the film never drags. The voice acting is good and this is one of the few Ryan Reynolds films that I've actually enjoyed. This is a definite feel good film. You know that the peril will never do anything really bad but the characters are engaging enough that you still worry about them. I laughed out loud several times - which is the best recommendation I can make for a comedy.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/06/24

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Shemario G

Great movie with a heart warming ending. The movie was well made with a comedy and morales lesson in every sence.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/05/24

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Jack W

One of the best 2013 films.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/13/24

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Ashley A

This movie was just simply a masterpiece, it gives me such a beautiful feeling after each rewatch. I feel sorry for the people that haven't enjoyed it with their family, anyone who dislikes is blinded by hatred of family.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/08/24

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Pabloman1414

Meh, no me gusto mucho

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/24/24

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Vabian G

Funny Characters, and Funny Caveman

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/12/24

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Christopher Sanders

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Kirk DeMicco

Director

Nicolas Cage

Grug

Emma Stone

Eep

Ryan Reynolds

Guy

Catherine Keener

Ugga

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Synopsis

Prehistoric family the Croods live in a particularly dangerous moment in time. Patriarch Grug (Nicolas Cage), his mate, Ugga (Catherine Keener), teenage daughter Eep (Emma Stone), son Thunk (Clark Duke) and feisty Gran (Cloris Leachman) gather food by day and huddle together in a cave at night. When a more evolved caveman named Guy (Ryan Reynolds) arrives on the scene, Grug is distrustful, but it soon becomes apparent that Guy is correct about the impending destruction of their world.

Director: Christopher Sanders, Kirk DeMicco
Producer: Kristine Belson, Jane Hartwell
Screenwriter: Kirk DeMicco, Christopher Sanders
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: DreamWorks Animation, Gizmo Prods.
Rating: PG (Some Scary Action)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 22, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $187.2M
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: Datasat, DTS, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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