If you haven’t seen since it came out, watch it again as an adult. The scene where Grug tells a bedtime story—where he imagines a world where he can’t protect his family—is one of the saddest, most honest moments in any animated film. It is a reminder that love often looks like fear.
The film is set in a fantastical prehistoric era, where the Croods, a family of cave dwellers, live in a dark and primitive world. The family consists of Grug (Nicolas Cage), a overprotective and gruff father; Ugga (Cloris Leachman), a loving and wise mother; Throk (Clark Duke), a awkward and gangly teenage son; Eep (Emma Stone), a feisty and independent-minded teenage daughter; and Gran (Catherine Keener), Grug's mother. the croods 2013
captures the restless energy of a teenager looking for more than survival. If you haven’t seen since it came out,
In the shadow of Frozen (released just six months later), The Croods 2013 was somewhat overshadowed. But time has been kind to it. While Frozen became a merchandising empire, The Croods became a streaming staple—the movie parents put on when they want their kids to stop asking "why" and start listening to a story about why questions are important. The film is set in a fantastical prehistoric