The Croods

| 2013

Directed by: Kirk DeMicco, Chris Sanders

Main Plot

"The Croods" is an animated adventure film that follows a prehistoric family as they embark on a journey to find a new home after their cave is destroyed. Led by their overprotective patriarch, the family encounters various challenges and dangers in the unfamiliar world outside their cave. Along the way, they meet a resourceful and inventive young man who introduces them to new ideas and ways of thinking. As they navigate through lush landscapes and face numerous obstacles, the family learns to adapt and embrace change, ultimately discovering the importance of curiosity, innovation, and working together. The film blends humor, heart, and stunning visuals to tell a story about growth, family bonds, and the courage to step into the unknown.

Characters

  • Grug, voiced by Nicolas Cage, is the overprotective father who leads his prehistoric family on a journey to find a new home after their cave is destroyed.
  • Ryan Reynolds voices Guy, an inventive and resourceful character who helps a prehistoric family navigate a changing world and find a new home.
  • Eep, voiced by Emma Stone, is a rebellious teenage cavegirl who challenges her family's cautious ways, leading them on a journey of discovery and survival.

Ending Explained

In the conclusion of "The Croods," directed by Kirk DeMicco and Chris Sanders, the prehistoric family faces a cataclysmic event as their world undergoes dramatic geological changes. The family, led by the overprotective father Grug, has been on a journey to find a new, safer home after their cave is destroyed. Throughout their adventure, they are guided by a resourceful and inventive young man named Guy, who introduces them to new ideas and survival techniques. As the land around them begins to break apart, the family is trapped on one side of a chasm, with safety on the other. Grug, in a moment of self-sacrifice and growth, devises a plan to throw each family member across the chasm to safety. He stays behind, believing he will not make it, but ultimately finds a way to join them using his newfound ingenuity inspired by Guy. The film concludes with the Croods embracing a new way of life, open to change and innovation, as they settle into a lush, vibrant new world. The family’s dynamic has evolved, with Grug accepting Guy and the new ideas he brings, symbolizing their adaptation and growth.

Kirk DeMicco Chris Sanders Animation Adventure Comedy Nicolas Cage Ryan Reynolds Emma Stone