The Croods (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Croods is a 2013 animated comedy directed by Kirk De Micco and Chris Sanders, starring Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone and Ryan Reynolds. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $587.3 million worldwide on a $135 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Directors
- Kirk De Micco and Chris Sanders
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $135M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Croods About?
The premise of The Croods without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Join this prehistoric family on an epic journey as they leave their cave and venture into a dangerous, changing world. The Croods must learn to adapt and overcome challenges while encountering extraordinary creatures and discovering new landscapes. Filled with humor and heart, this animated adventure celebrates family, courage, and the thrill of exploration.
The Croods Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- movie tie in video game
The Croods Cast
Nicolas Cage leads the cast, with Emma Stone and Ryan Reynolds. Directed by Kirk De Micco and Chris Sanders; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Chris Sanders
More from Kirk De Micco and Chris Sanders
More films directed by Kirk De Micco and Chris Sanders, best-rated first: The Wild Robot, Lilo & Stitch, Vivo and The Call of the Wild.
The Croods Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Croods 71% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 71% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 77%
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 69% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
644 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.5 /5
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The Croods Plot Summary
What happens in The Croods from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the resilient Croods, a family accustomed to life in a cave, grapple with the intense forces of nature, their leader Grug, played by Nicolas Cage, desperately clings to their familiar underground existence. His adventurous daughter Eep, portrayed by Emma Stone, is a spirited teen with an insatiable curiosity and longing for adventure that often clashes with her father’s cautious approach. One fateful night, as Eep embarks on a nocturnal journey, she encounters Guy, a resourceful modern human accompanied by his loyal sloth friend, Belt. Guy captivates Eep with a radiant torch that brightens the darkness, but their meeting comes with a warning of an impending disaster. Despite Guy’s offer to help, Eep ultimately decides to stay with her family.
Full summary
The whole story of The Croods, scene by scene
The Croods Box Office & Budget
The Croods grossed $587.3 million worldwide on a $135 million budget, 4.4 times what it cost. $187.2 million came from the US and Canada and $400.1 million (68%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$587.3M
4.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $187.2M
- International
- $400.1M
- Budget
- $135M
The Croods Awards & Nominations
The Croods was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 4 nominations come from 4 ceremonies.
4 nominations4 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2014 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
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Annie Awards 2014 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
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Golden Globes 2014 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature Film
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Oscars 2014 1 nomination- Nominated Animated Feature Film
The Croods Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 3 trailers and 2 clips.
- Trailer The Croods (2013) Trailer 1
- Trailer The Croods (2013) Trailer 2
- Clip The Prehistoric Family - Extended Preview
- Clip A Mysterious Discovery Changes Everything - Extended Preview
How Well Do You Know The Croods?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the patriarch of the Croods family?
The Croods Also Known As
40 alternative titles, including “Crood Awakening” and “克鲁德一家”.
- Also known as
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- Crood Awakening
- 克鲁德一家
- The Croods: 3D
- Los Croods
- Os Croods
- Los Croods - Una aventura prehistórica
- 크루즈 패밀리
- Les Croods, os Croods
- クルードさんちのはじめての冒険
- The Croods 1
- เดอะ ครู้ดส์
- 疯狂原始人
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- Nhà Croods
- Οι Κρουντς
- Oi Croods
- Crood'lar
- Croodarna
- I Croods
- Croodék
- Die Croods
- Семейка Крудс
- Krúdovci
- Krudowie
- הקרודים
- Οι Κρούντς
- Croodsovi
- Круд
- Croodit
- Сімейка Крудсів
- Kruudid
- 古魯家族
- Krudžiai
- Familia Crood
- Крудс
- Krudovi
- Gia Đình Croods
- غارنشینان
- Els Croods, ქრუდსები
- Krūdi
- عائلة كرود
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The Croods FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Croods, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Croods?
The Croods runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Croods released?
The Croods was released on March 22, 2013.
Who directed The Croods?
The Croods was directed by Kirk De Micco and Chris Sanders.
More films by Kirk De Micco Who is in the cast of The Croods?
The Croods stars Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone and Ryan Reynolds, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The Croods make at the box office?
The Croods grossed $587.3 million worldwide ($187.2 million domestic, $400.1 million international) on a budget of $135 million.
How is The Croods rated?
The Croods has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Was The Croods nominated for any awards?
The Croods received 4 nominations across 4 ceremonies.
Does The Croods have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Croods has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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