Early Man Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: May. 1, 2018

Early Man

Release Date: Friday, February 16, 2018 Theaters

Director: Nick Park

Starring: Eddie Redmayne • Maisie Williams • Tom Hiddleston • Timothy Spall

PG Adventure 1 hr, 29 m

3.55 / 5.0

68% WILL SEE 32% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Set at the dawn of time, when prehistoric creatures and woolly mammoths roamed the earth, Early Man tells the story of Dug, along with sidekick Hognob, who unites his tribe against the mighty Bronze Age in a battle to beat them at their own game.

Adventure Family Animated

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Who stars in Early Man – Cast List

Eddie Redmayne
... Dug (voice)

The Good Shepherd, Les Misérables
Maisie Williams
... Goona (voice)

Practical Magic 2, The Luckiest Man in America
Tom Hiddleston
... Lord Nooth (voice)

Avengers: Doomsday, Avengers: Endgame
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Timothy Spall
... (voice)

Goodbye June, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II

Who is making Early Man – Crew List

A look at Early Man behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Nick Park last helmed Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl and Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. The film's writer Richard Starzak last penned Shaun The Sheep Movie.

Director: Nick Park
Screenwriters: Richard Starzak
Mark Burton

Studios: Summit Entertainment
Production Company: Aardman Animation
StudioCanal

Production – What we know about the Early Man

Key Facts

The film marks Nick Park’s first feature since the Academy Award-winning Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.
The project is budgeted at approximately $50 million.
This will be a stop motion film.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2018

Completed

Changed Early Man movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2017

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jan 2017

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Currently in production at UK-based Aardman's studios.

May 2016

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

May 2015

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for rude humor and some action
Runtime: 1 hr, 29 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Early Man Trailers and Clips

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Final Trailer

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Theatrical Trailer

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Teaser Trailer

Early Man Release Date: When was the film released?

Early Man was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, February 16 , 2018. There were 13 13 other movies released on the same date, including Black Panther, Irreplaceable You and The Party.