The Croods: A New Age
The Croods: A New Age
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This animated family sequel is a fast paced, colorful, and comedic adventure built around the clash between two families with very different ways of living. The main sensitive elements involve chases, attacks by fantasy creatures, several capture and threat situations, and interpersonal tension linked to social contempt, manipulation, and fear of separation within the family. The intensity stays moderate and highly stylized, with no gore and little realism, but some scenes may still unsettle younger viewers because of the loud action, oversized monsters, and moments when characters seem to be in genuine danger. There is also a very mild teen romance thread, limited to innocent affection and emotional conflict rather than sexual content. Parents watching with younger children may want to offer reassurance during danger scenes and talk through the dismissive behavior of some adults, so the film's stronger themes of acceptance, teamwork, and respect remain clear.
Synopsis
Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs. Unfortunately, they must also learn to live with the Bettermans -- a family that's a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. As tensions between the new neighbors start to rise, a new threat soon propels both clans on an epic adventure that forces them to embrace their differences, draw strength from one another, and survive together.
Difficult scenes
Early in the film, the family moves through a landscape full of hostile creatures and must keep running, climbing, and fighting to stay safe. These action beats are exaggerated and comedic rather than graphic, but their frequency and noise level may overwhelm a very young child who is sensitive to shouting and visual chaos. Once they reach the other family's home, several scenes revolve around social snobbery and manipulation. Some adults speak to the Croods as if they are lesser or foolish, which may feel upsetting for children who are especially sensitive to humiliation, exclusion, or tense family interactions. A joyful outing between the girls goes wrong and leads to a meaningful argument between Eep and Guy. The scene is not violent, but it can still affect children who strongly relate to stories about friendship, early romance, conflict, or fear of being left behind. Later in the story, several characters are captured and threatened by aggressive monkeys in a setting that involves being offered to a giant creature. The presentation stays cartoonish, yet the sequence builds noise, suspense, and a real sense of danger, making it the section most likely to frighten younger viewers.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2020
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Studios
- DreamWorks Animation
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
This animated family sequel is a fast paced, colorful, and comedic adventure built around the clash between two families with very different ways of living. The main sensitive elements involve chases, attacks by fantasy creatures, several capture and threat situations, and interpersonal tension linked to social contempt, manipulation, and fear of separation within the family. The intensity stays moderate and highly stylized, with no gore and little realism, but some scenes may still unsettle younger viewers because of the loud action, oversized monsters, and moments when characters seem to be in genuine danger. There is also a very mild teen romance thread, limited to innocent affection and emotional conflict rather than sexual content. Parents watching with younger children may want to offer reassurance during danger scenes and talk through the dismissive behavior of some adults, so the film's stronger themes of acceptance, teamwork, and respect remain clear.
Synopsis
Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs. Unfortunately, they must also learn to live with the Bettermans -- a family that's a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. As tensions between the new neighbors start to rise, a new threat soon propels both clans on an epic adventure that forces them to embrace their differences, draw strength from one another, and survive together.
Difficult scenes
Early in the film, the family moves through a landscape full of hostile creatures and must keep running, climbing, and fighting to stay safe. These action beats are exaggerated and comedic rather than graphic, but their frequency and noise level may overwhelm a very young child who is sensitive to shouting and visual chaos. Once they reach the other family's home, several scenes revolve around social snobbery and manipulation. Some adults speak to the Croods as if they are lesser or foolish, which may feel upsetting for children who are especially sensitive to humiliation, exclusion, or tense family interactions. A joyful outing between the girls goes wrong and leads to a meaningful argument between Eep and Guy. The scene is not violent, but it can still affect children who strongly relate to stories about friendship, early romance, conflict, or fear of being left behind. Later in the story, several characters are captured and threatened by aggressive monkeys in a setting that involves being offered to a giant creature. The presentation stays cartoonish, yet the sequence builds noise, suspense, and a real sense of danger, making it the section most likely to frighten younger viewers.