The Willoughbys
“A family story for anyone who ever wanted to get away from their family”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-23
Top Cast
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Will Forte
Tim Willoughby (voice)
Maya Rudolph
Nanny (voice)
Alessia Cara
Jane Willoughby (voice)
Terry Crews
Commander Melanoff (voice)
Martin Short
The Father (voice)
Jane Krakowski
The Mother (voice)
Seán Cullen
Barnaby Twins (voice)
Ricky Gervais
The Cat (voice)
Fiona Toth
Travel Agent (voice)
Islie Hirvonen
Perfect Daughter (voice)
Colleen Wheeler
Social Worker (voice)
Bonnie Riley
Mikelina (voice)
Robyn Ross
Real Estate Agent (voice)
Shannon Chan-Kent
Baby Ruth (voice)
Rebecca Husain
Sweetie (voice)
Cristina Rosato
Reporter (voice)
Alistair Abell
Additional Voices
Emily Delahunty
Additional Voices
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kris Pearn
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Stanleigh, Kris Pearn
- Original Score
- Mark Mothersbaugh, John Enroth, Albert Fox, Peter Seibert, Tim Jones, Wataru Hokoyama
- Original Title
- The Willoughbys
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Bron Animation, Creative Wealth Media Finance, Bron Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kris Pearn
Mark Stanleigh, Kris Pearn, Lois Lowry, David Canoville, Nick Nason, Keely Propp, Desirae Witte, Florent Lagrange, Jihyun Park, Alberto Gomez, Doron Meir, Priscilla Parizeau, Thalia Lemon, James Wootton, Sam Hood, David Feiss
Mark Mothersbaugh, John Enroth, Albert Fox, Peter Seibert, Tim Jones, Wataru Hokoyama
Sebastian Brodin, Rav Grewal
Scott Winlaw, Jordan Hemsley
Brenda Gilbert, Andrew Pollack, Jason Cloth, Dale Wells, Ricky Gervais
Department Leadership Roster
Sebastian Brodin
Director of Photography
Mark Mothersbaugh
Original Music Composer
Brenda Gilbert
Producer
Rav Grewal
Director of Photography
Scott Winlaw
Editor
Kris Pearn
Director
Kyle McQueen
Production Design
Luke Carroll
Producer
Aaron L. Gilbert
Producer
Mark Stanleigh
Screenplay
Kris Pearn
Screenplay
Jordan Hemsley
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Willoughbys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Willoughbys about?
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.
Who directed The Willoughbys?
The Willoughbys was directed by Kris Pearn.
Who stars in The Willoughbys?
The principal cast of The Willoughbys includes Will Forte, Maya Rudolph, Alessia Cara, Terry Crews, Martin Short.
When was The Willoughbys released and how long is it?
The Willoughbys was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Willoughbys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Willoughbys was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh, John Enroth, Albert Fox, Peter Seibert, Tim Jones, Wataru Hokoyama.
Is The Willoughbys based on a book or true story?
The Willoughbys is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Lois Lowry".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Willoughbys?
The Willoughbys holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).