The Croods

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The Croods

PG

Released Mar 22, 2013

1h 38m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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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

The Post 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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Aiden P

I absolutely love this film, I’m glad it’s getting attention again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/24/25

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Collin B

I call it a film, cause it rhymes with Grug

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/12/25

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Audience Member

Hilarious, uplifting and stuck to the plot. I could not stop laughing, super entertaining and original...I pray they don't make a live action.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/07/25

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K G

A brilliant fanily movie set in the stone age. From the cast of Nicholas Cage, Emma Stone or Ryan Reynolds, they fit their roles & can be so funny. The theme explores discovering things & the trope of not wanting to let anyone leave the home for safety's sake when leaving seems like a perfect idea when you can see new things. What more they discovered was things similar to what we do in modern times & invent words to it - Guy called his sloth Belt because he keeps his pants up or calling something such a word [hug] because IT RHYMES WITH GRUG. This seems to be the best movie when DreamWorks was with 20th Century Studios (they could acquired it like Blue Sky Studios 😬). FACT: This was supposed to be a movie working with Aardman until they parted in 2007 & there was a special thanks to Petet Lord & David Sporxton. Aardman then went on to produce Early Man 5 years later but I choose this movie over that. What do I say? Follow where the light is going. Shine your way because it rhymes with Grug.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/04/25

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Stephen C

LOL, 1 hour and 38 minutes of animated humor. Rated PG for Some Scary Action!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $187,200,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/19/25

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Wing Hong C

I call it peak, it rhymes with Grug.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/23/25

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Christopher Sanders

Director

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: Dolby Digital, SDDS, Dolby Atmos, Datasat, DTS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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