The Croods: A New Age (2020)
Kernel Score: 85% · 4,085 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Family, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy
Released: 2020-11-25
Runtime: 95 minutes
Is The Croods: A New Age worth watching?
Worth watching. The Croods meet a smarter, more modern family and have to share their paradise. It's bright, silly and good-natured, with gags that land for kids and enough wit to keep parents amused.
Watch it if you
- want an easy family comedy with real laughs
- enjoyed the first Croods
- have young kids who love silly animation
Skip it if you
- want depth or emotional weight
- dislike broad cartoon humour
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Croods: A New Age
- Stream: Peacock
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs. Unfortunately, they must also learn to live with the Bettermans -- a family that's a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. As tensions between the new neighbors start to rise, a new threat soon propels both clans on an epic adventure that forces them to embrace their differences, draw strength from one another, and survive together.
The Croods: A New Age parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that The Croods: A New Age is a family-friendly animated adventure about two prehistoric families learning to get along.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Cartoonish prehistoric action and fight sequences pose no real danger.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Croods: A New Age
If you liked The Croods: A New Age, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Croods (2013) — 78%: The first film, with the same family and warmth
- Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) — 89%: Sharp, funny animated adventure with real heart
- Shrek (2001) — 87%: Family comedy that works for grown-ups too
- The Emperor's New Groove (2000) — 87%: Fast, silly animated comedy with great gags
- How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019) — 85%: Family adventure with plenty of heart
- The Lego Movie (2014) — 85%: Bright, clever and quick-witted for all ages
Director
Joel Crawford
Cast
- 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)
The Croods: A New Age FAQ
Is The Croods: A New Age worth watching?
Worth watching. The Croods meet a smarter, more modern family and have to share their paradise. It's bright, silly and good-natured, with gags that land for kids and enough wit to keep parents amused.
Where can I watch The Croods: A New Age?
In the US you can stream The Croods: A New Age on Peacock and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Croods: A New Age OK for kids?
The Croods: A New Age is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that The Croods: A New Age is a family-friendly animated adventure about two prehistoric families learning to get along.
What movies are like The Croods: A New Age?
If you liked The Croods: A New Age, try The Croods, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Shrek and The Emperor's New Groove.