---
title: "The Croods"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-croods-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 49519
imdb_id: "tt0481499"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 7601
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Croods (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-croods-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Croods is a 2013 American animated film. The film is an adventure comedy that takes place in a prehistoric time period. The story revolves around the Croods family, who live in a particularly dangerous moment in time. The family consists of a patriarch, his mate, their teenage daughter, their son, and their feisty grandmother. They gather food by day and huddle together in a cave at night. When a more evolved caveman arrives on the scene, the patriarch is distrustful, but it soon becomes apparent that the caveman is correct about the impending destruction of their world. The film was directed by Chris Sanders and Kirk DeMicco, and it was produced by DreamWorks Animation.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A prehistoric family must adapt to survive when their world faces imminent destruction."

### Why Watch
- vibrant animation
- engaging family dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- predictable plot structure
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains sequences of prehistoric peril and action suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventurous, humorous, family-oriented, prehistoric

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Club Illico, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now, Stan | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Chris Sanders, Kirk DeMicco
- **Networks / Studios**: DreamWorks Animation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nicolas Cage** as *Grug (voice)*
- **Emma Stone** as *Eep (voice)*
- **Ryan Reynolds** as *Guy (voice)*
- **Catherine Keener** as *Ugga (voice)*
- **Cloris Leachman** as *Gran (voice)*
- **Clark Duke** as *Thunk (voice)*
- **Chris Sanders** as *Belt (voice)*
- **Randy Thom** as *Sandy (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who are the members of the Crood family?
The family consists of patriarch Grug, his mate Ugga, teenage daughter Eep, son Thunk, and Gran.

### Q: When does the story take place?
The story is set in a prehistoric era.

### Q: Who is Guy?
Guy is a more evolved caveman who arrives and warns the family about impending danger.

### Q: Why does Grug distrust Guy?
Grug is initially skeptical of the newcomer and his claims about the changing world.

### Q: What is the family's daily routine?
They gather food during the day and huddle together in a cave at night for safety.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Croods — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/49519)
- [The Croods - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Croods)
- [‘The Croods’: Film Review | Berlin 2013](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com//movie/croods/review/421866)
- [The Croods (2013) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0481499)
- [The Croods – review | The Croods | The Guardian](http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2013/mar/21/the-croods-review)
- [The Croods (2013) | Full Movie | DreamWorks Animation](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYIcqgRcu-cfIeXb0Vh6L5pPQ_1nWV7BL)

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