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The Willoughbys 2020
AnimatedAnimated comedyBlack comedy
A 2020 animated black comedy film, The Willoughbys, was directed by Kris Pearn and co-directed by Rob Lodermeier in his first feature role. The screenplay was written by Pearn and Mark Stanleigh, based on the novel by Lois Lowry. Voice talents include Will Forte, Maya Rudolph, Alessia Cara, Terry Crews, Martin Short, Jane Krakowski, Seán Cullen, and Ricky Gervais, with the latter also serving as narrator. The plot centers on four kids seeking new parents after their selfish and distant biological ones fail to provide care. Released on April 22, 2020, the film was seen by 37 million viewers. Critics praised its animation, voice work, humor, narrative, and musical score, particularly Cara's song "I Choose." The movie earned six Annie Award nominations, including Best Animated Feature.
Cast
- Will ForteTim Willoughby
- Maya RudolphLinda a.k.a
- Alessia CaraJane Willoughby
- Terry CrewsCommander Melanoff
- Martin ShortWalter "Father" Willoughby
- Jane KrakowskiHelga "Mother" Willoughby
- Seán CullenBarnaby A and Barnaby B Willoughby
- Ricky GervaisThe Cat
- Colleen WheelerOrphan Service Agent Alice Vernakov
- Nancy RobertsonIrene Holmes
- Kris PearnSpoons McGee
Crew
- Director
- Kris Pearn
- Screenplay
- Kris Pearn, Mark Stanleigh
- Story
- Kris Pearn
- Producer
- Brenda Gilbert, Luke Carroll
- Cinematography
- Sebastian Brodin
- Editing
- Fiona Toth, Ken Schretzmann
- Music
- Mark Mothersbaugh
Details
- Production
- Bron Studios, Creative Wealth Media Finance, Netflix Animation Studios
- Distributor
- Netflix
