

Early Man
“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.
Where to watch Early Man in United States
Click a service to open Early Man there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Early Man streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Hoopla, Tubi TV, CTV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Stan | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Allstars Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Benshi Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, kino films+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Watcha, 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
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
In United States, you can stream Early Man on The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Early Man

Eddie Redmayne
Dug (voice)

Tom Hiddleston
Lord Nooth (voice)

Maisie Williams
Goona (voice)

Timothy Spall
Chief Bobnar (voice)

Miriam Margolyes
Queen Oofeefa (voice)

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

Kayvan Novak
Dino / Jurgend (voice)

Richard Ayoade
Treebor (voice)

Selina Griffiths
Magma / Additional Voice (voice)

Johnny Vegas
Asbo (voice)

Mark Williams
Barry (voice)

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.











