The Willoughbys
Seen it?2020 | 92 min | Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and adventure fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
When the four Willoughby children are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to adapt their Old-Fashioned values to the contemporary world in order to create something new: The Modern Family.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 4 Critics' Choice Awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a solid audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 108K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kris Pearn
- Will ForteTim Willoughby (voice)
- Maya RudolphNanny (voice)
- Alessia CaraJane Willoughby (voice)
- Terry CrewsCommander Melanoff (voice)
- Martin ShortThe Father (voice)
- Jane KrakowskiThe Mother (voice)
- Seán CullenBarnaby Twins (voice)
- Ricky GervaisThe Cat (voice)
- Fiona TothTravel Agent (voice)
- Islie HirvonenPerfect Daughter (voice)