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The Willoughbys

  • 2020
  • PG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
23K
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Martin Short, Jane Krakowski, Seán Cullen, Will Forte, Ricky Gervais, and Alessia Cara in The Willoughbys (2020)
Convinced they'd be better off raising themselves, the Willoughby children hatch a sneaky plan to send their selfish parents on vacation. The siblings then embark on their own high-flying adventure to find the true meaning of family.
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Convinced they'd be better off raising themselves, the Willoughby children hatch a sneaky plan to send their selfish parents on vacation. The siblings then embark on their own high-flying ad... Read allConvinced they'd be better off raising themselves, the Willoughby children hatch a sneaky plan to send their selfish parents on vacation. The siblings then embark on their own high-flying adventure to find the true meaning of family.Convinced they'd be better off raising themselves, the Willoughby children hatch a sneaky plan to send their selfish parents on vacation. The siblings then embark on their own high-flying adventure to find the true meaning of family.

  • Directors
    • Kris Pearn
    • Cory Evans
    • Rob Lodermeier
  • Writers
    • Kris Pearn
    • Mark Stanleigh
    • Lois Lowry
  • Stars
    • Will Forte
    • Maya Rudolph
    • Alessia Cara
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    23K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Kris Pearn
      • Cory Evans
      • Rob Lodermeier
    • Writers
      • Kris Pearn
      • Mark Stanleigh
      • Lois Lowry
    • Stars
      • Will Forte
      • Maya Rudolph
      • Alessia Cara
    • 202User reviews
    • 81Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 15 nominations total

    Videos26

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:52
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    Meet the  Willoughbys
    Clip 1:26
    Meet the Willoughbys
    Meet the  Willoughbys
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    Meet the Willoughbys
    Home  Not  For  Sale
    Clip 1:54
    Home Not For Sale
    Home  Not  For  Sale
    Clip 1:54
    Home Not For Sale
    Candy  Factory
    Clip 1:26
    Candy Factory
    Meet the  Willoughbys
    Clip 0:55
    Meet the Willoughbys

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    Will Forte
    Will Forte
    • Tim
    • (voice)
    Maya Rudolph
    Maya Rudolph
    • Nanny
    • (voice)
    Alessia Cara
    Alessia Cara
    • Jane
    • (voice)
    Terry Crews
    Terry Crews
    • Commander Melanoff
    • (voice)
    Martin Short
    Martin Short
    • Father
    • (voice)
    Jane Krakowski
    Jane Krakowski
    • Mother
    • (voice)
    Seán Cullen
    Seán Cullen
    • Barnaby A & B
    • (voice)
    Ricky Gervais
    Ricky Gervais
    • The Cat
    • (voice)
    Brian Drummond
    Brian Drummond
    • Baby Ruth
    • (voice)
    • …
    Kris Pearn
    Kris Pearn
    • Spoons McGee
    • (voice)
    Fiona Toth
    • Travel Agent
    • (voice)
    Michael Dobson
    Michael Dobson
    • Taxi Driver
    • (voice)
    • …
    Nancy Robertson
    Nancy Robertson
    • Irene Holmes
    • (voice)
    Kathleen Barr
    Kathleen Barr
    • The Perfect Mom
    • (voice)
    Kiefer Bahrich
    • The Perfect Son
    • (voice)
    Islie Hirvonen
    Islie Hirvonen
    • The Perfect Daughter
    • (voice)
    Colleen Wheeler
    Colleen Wheeler
    • Orphan Service Agent
    • (voice)
    Bonnie Riley
    Bonnie Riley
    • Hippie Mom
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Kris Pearn
      • Cory Evans
      • Rob Lodermeier
    • Writers
      • Kris Pearn
      • Mark Stanleigh
      • Lois Lowry
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    8derekapaige

    Great movie

    We watched this for our family movie night and we loved it. My daughter thought it was the best ever (5 year old). I love the feel of it. I really enjoy the not-not polished look of a cartoon movie. And I love Jane's song. This is really a charming movie ❤
    9nasdagoodshepherd

    Fun Animated Film about a Fun Animated Family

    Why bother watching a new movie on a streaming service instead of going into theaters and besides, the outbreak of the virus is still ongoing. Ouch, hope it goes away soon. Anyway, I watched The Willoughbys today and I've got to say, I am pretty impressed with it. The animation, the characters, the visuals, the humor, the story and the morals are all good. I really like the idea when the Willoughby children hatched a plan to get rid of their awful parents who were always being terrible to their own children and it worked but a fun nanny came around. This is one of the things I like about this movie and also the visuals are really cartoony and yet very colorful to look at and it was very great. I really consider this to be one of the best animated movies (especially best movies in general) out there and Netflix did it again since other previous great animated films like The Little Prince, Next Gen, Klaus, and A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon. I really recommend anyone to watch this wonderful animated comedy film, it's great. I give The Willoughbys a 9.8/10
    6Sir_AmirSyarif

    Darker than most family fare

    A mix of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'Mary Poppins'? Darker and pretty disturbing than most family fare but still has its moments especially with its beautiful animation style and great voice acting.
    7rsforss

    Good start, then becomes terribly cliche.

    The film isn't bad. The voice-acting, the unique characters, the dark humor, the animation, all make it quite an intriguing story right of the bat. Unfortunately, what starts out as a truly unique tale gives way to a horribly predictable and cliched ending. I truly thought this movie had promise, but once you realize where it's heading it's charm dwindles fast. What starts out as a daring piece of film ultimately loses out by playing it safe.
    7kosmasp

    Living on their own

    Animated families are fun. Even when they are missguided or missinformed. In this case trying to live alone or on their own is the main idea. And the introduction of the characters by none other than cat ... I mean Ricky Gervais is quite the thing. Starts off quite fun I'd say.

    This isn't quite Pixar, but it is fun entertainment. For the whole family - that is what animation is for. Decent effort overall

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    • Trivia
      Alessia Cara had a sinus infection when she recorded the demo version of "I Choose," causing her voice to sound hoarse and shaky. She apologized for this before sending it in, but was surprised to find the directors loved it, as in the film, Cara's character sings the song during a snow storm, and would rightfully sound weaker. The demo version Cara was so nervous about ended up being the final version in the film.
    • Quotes

      The Cat: I know what you're thinking, 'cause I'm thinking exactly the same thing: What's in the box? And can we empty it so I can sit in it?

    • Crazy credits
      After the credits, the cat is seen licking himself clean. He then turns to the camera and tells the audience that it isn't weird because it's just how he cleans.
    • Connections
      Featured in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: It's Not Ogre Yet (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      The Warmest Glove
      Written by Mark Mothersbaugh & John Enroth

      Performed by John Enroth

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    • Release date
      • April 22, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Los hermanos Willoughby
    • Production companies
      • BRON Studios
      • Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)
      • Creative Wealth Media Finance
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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