The Croods (2013)
A prehistoric family's brisk, whimsical adventure unfolds as they discover a changing world and new ways to live.
The prehistoric Croods family live in a particularly dangerous moment in time. Patriarch Grug, his mate Ugga, teenage daughter Eep, son Thunk, and feisty Gran gather food by day and huddle together in a cave at night. When a more evolved caveman named Guy arrives on the scene, Grug is distrustful, but it soon becomes apparent that Guy is correct about the impending destruction of their world.
How intense is The Croods?
The Croods is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome and broad. Rated PG.
What The Croods feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodheartwarming
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome, broad and big
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watchFull attention
Where to stream The Croods
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Croods for you?
Is The Croods scary?
Only a little. The Croods has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Croods gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Croods sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Croods OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Croods?
The Croods runs 1h 39m.
Where can I stream The Croods?
The Croods is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Croods have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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