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Early Man

2018·Movie
1h 29min·PG
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic686.3Rotten Tomatoes80%48%
IMDb6.1Metacritic686.3Rotten Tomatoes80%48%

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Funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

History, sports, and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Bronze vs. stone - clash of the ages.

Dug, along with his sidekick Hognob, unite a cavemen tribe to save their hidden valley from being spoiled and, all together as a team, to face the menace of a mysterious and mighty enemy, on the turf of an ancient and sacred sport.
Stop-Motion AnimationPrehistoric AdventureUnderdog StorySports CompetitionTeamworkPhysical ComedyFamily-FriendlyWhimsical WorldHistorical Fantasy

Crew

Directed by:
Nick Park, Ben Barrowman, Georgina Reynolds
Written by:
Nick Park, Mark Burton, Mark Burton
Produced by:
Peter Lord, Nick Park, Ron Halpern
Composed by:
Harry Gregson-Williams, Tom Howe, Chris Burdon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Early Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Early Man legally?

PrimePeacockThe RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlex

Early Man is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Early Man worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Early Man rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Early Man?

1 h 29 min

Early Man runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Early Man?

Critics74
Audiences57

Not quite. Critics rate Early Man higher (74) than audiences (57). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Early Man a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$53 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $53 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Early Man in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, France.

In how many countries can I watch Early Man?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Early Man in 54 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Early Man use?

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TV Tropes lists 63 storytelling tropes for Early Man, including Bird-Poop Gag, Put Me In, Coach!, Fat Bastard.