The Willoughbys.

Name: The Willoughbys
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Adventure
Released: 2020-01-01
Duration: 92 min
Cast: Will Forte, Maya Rudolph, Alessia Cara, Terry Crews, Martin Short

Family comes in unexpected colors.

Four neglected siblings hatch a plan to send their awful parents away and run their own household. A resourceful nanny, an abandoned baby, and a lonely candy maker lead them toward a different understanding of family.

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Why it’s a little special

Inventive animation and dark storybook humor support a moving idea: care and belonging can come from people outside your original family.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Severe parental neglect, abandonment, separation, dangerous travel, and dark jokes about death. This is a much sharper family story than its bright colors might imply.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Kris Pearn
Starring: Will Forte, Maya Rudolph, Alessia Cara, Terry Crews, Martin Short, Jane Krakowski, Ricky Gervais
Release date: January 1, 2020
Runtime: 92 minutes
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Adventure
Studio: BRON Studios
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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