---
title: "The Croods: A New Age"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-croods-a-new-age-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 529203
imdb_id: "tt2850386"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 4179
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Croods: A New Age (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-croods-a-new-age-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Croods: A New Age is a 2020 American animated adventure comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation. In the sequel, the prehistoric Crood family sets out to find a safer habitat and discovers an idyllic, walled‑in paradise that appears to meet all of their needs. Their new home brings them into contact with the Bettermans, a family that represents a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. As tensions rise between the neighboring clans, an external threat forces both families onto an epic adventure that compels them to embrace their differences, draw strength from one another, and survive together. The film is classified as animation, family, adventure, fantasy, and comedy, carries a PG rating, and runs for 1 hour and 35 minutes. It was released in the United States on November 25, 2020 and is also known as The Croods 2. The storyline reflects themes of adaptation, cooperation, and the challenges of coexistence in a changing world.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Prehistoric families clash and unite when forced to share an idyllic paradise together."

### Why Watch
- features an epic adventure
- explores family dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- tensions rise between neighbors
- threats require facing unknown dangers
- Tone & Suitability: This is a family-friendly animated adventure comedy rated PG.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, family, adventure, comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Joel Crawford
- **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)*
- **Leslie Mann** as *Hope Betterman (voice)*
- **Peter Dinklage** as *Phil Betterman (voice)*
- **Kelly Marie Tran** as *Dawn Betterman (voice)*
- **Kailey Crawford** as *Sandy (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Croods: A New Age released?
The film was released in 2020.

### Q: Who produced the film?
It was produced by DreamWorks Animation.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It includes animation, family, adventure, fantasy, and comedy.

### Q: What triggers the families to embark on an adventure?
A new threat propels both clans on an epic adventure.

### Q: Who do the Croods discover when looking for a safer habitat?
They discover the Bettermans, a family higher on the evolutionary ladder.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Croods: A New Age — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/529203)
- [The Croods: A New Age](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Croods:_A_New_Age)
- [The Croods: A New Age (Film, 2020) - MovieMeter.nl](https://www.moviemeter.nl/film/1133061)
- [The Croods: A New Age (2020) Cast and Crew, Trivia, Quotes, Phot…](https://www.famousfix.com/wiki/The_Croods_2)
- [Watch The Croods | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/70143241)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*