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Early Man

2018·Movie·PG·89 min·6.1(883)

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.

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Where to watch Early Man in United States

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Where is Early Man streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesThe CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, FawesomeAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
United KingdomStudiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, BBC iPlayerApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaCrave, Hoopla, Tubi TV, CTVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaStanApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV
GermanyAllstars Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceBenshi Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilClaro video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
JapanU-NEXT, kino films+ Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
South KoreaWatcha, TVING

About Early Man

Early Man is a 2018 English-language family, comedy and animation film directed by Nick Park. The cast is led by Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston, Maisie Williams. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla.

Early Man was produced by StudioCanal and Aardman and made in United Kingdom and France. It was released on January 26, 2018, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $53 million worldwide.

Director
Nick Park
Writers
James Higginson, Mark Burton, Nick Park
Release date
January 26, 2018
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, France
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$53 million
Production
StudioCanal, Aardman
#sports#stone age#mining#stop motion#prehistory#cavemen#claymation#plasticine#football (soccer) match#bronze age#3d animation

Early Man cast & crew

Early Man was directed by Nick Park and written by James Higginson, Mark Burton, and Nick Park.

The cast features Eddie Redmayne as Dug (voice), Tom Hiddleston as Lord Nooth (voice), Maisie Williams as Goona (voice), Timothy Spall as Chief Bobnar (voice), Miriam Margolyes as Queen Oofeefa (voice), and Rob Brydon as Message Bird / Brian / Bryan / Gonad the Gaul (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams, cinematography is by Charles Copping, and it was produced by Richard Beek and Peter Lord.

Is Early Man worth watching?

Early Man holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 883 ratings, a solidly received family films.

At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy family, comedy, and animation, Early Man is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Early Man

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Cast of Early Man

Eddie Redmayne

Eddie Redmayne

Dug (voice)

Tom Hiddleston

Tom Hiddleston

Lord Nooth (voice)

Maisie Williams

Maisie Williams

Goona (voice)

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

Chief Bobnar (voice)

Miriam Margolyes

Miriam Margolyes

Queen Oofeefa (voice)

Rob Brydon

Rob Brydon

Message Bird / Brian / Bryan / Gonad the Gaul (voice)

Kayvan Novak

Kayvan Novak

Dino / Jurgend (voice)

Richard Ayoade

Richard Ayoade

Treebor (voice)

Selina Griffiths

Selina Griffiths

Magma / Additional Voice (voice)

Johnny Vegas

Johnny Vegas

Asbo (voice)

Mark Williams

Mark Williams

Barry (voice)

Gina Yashere

Gina Yashere

Gravelle (voice)

Early Man — FAQs

Where can I watch Early Man in United States?

Early Man is streaming on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome in United States.

Is Early Man on The CW?

Yes — Early Man is currently available on The CW in United States.

What language is Early Man in?

Early Man is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Early Man?

Early Man runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).

What is Early Man rated?

Early Man is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 883 ratings.

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