Cryptozoo Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 2, 2022

Cryptozoo

Release Date: Friday, August 20, 2021 Limited

Director: Dash Shaw

Starring: Lake Bell • Zoe Kazan • Michael Cera • Louisa Krause • Peter Stormare

N/A Fantasy 1 hr, 35 m

3 / 5.0

46% WILL SEE 54% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Featuring the voice talents of Lake Bell, Zoe Kazan, Michael Cera, Louisa Krause, Peter Stormare, Thomas Jay Ryan, and Grace Zabriskie, the film follows cryptozookeepers through a richly-drawn hallucinatory world as they struggle to capture a baku (a legendary dream-eating hybrid creature) and begin to wonder if they should display these rare beasts in the confines of a zoo, or if these mythical creatures should remain hidden and unknown.

Fantasy Sci-Fi Animated

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Who is making Cryptozoo – Crew List

A look at Cryptozoo behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Dash Shaw last helmed My Entire High School Sinking Into The Sea. The film's writer Dash Shaw last penned My Entire High School Sinking Into The Sea.

Director: Dash Shaw
Screenwriter: Dash Shaw

Studios: Magnolia Pictures
Production Company: Circle of Confusion

Production – What we know about the Cryptozoo

Key Facts

An animated feature following cryptozookeepers through a richly-drawn world as they struggle to capture a baku.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2021

Completed

Changed Cryptozoo movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: 1 hr, 35 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Cryptozoo Trailers and Clips

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Cryptozoo Release Date: When was the film released?

Cryptozoo was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, August 20 , 2021. There were 17 17 other movies released on the same date, including The Protégé, Reminiscence and PAW Patrol: The Movie. As a limited release, Cryptozoo was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

Cryptozoo DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Cryptozoo is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Wednesday, November 16, 2021. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Cryptozoo today on Amazon.

Cryptozoo Digital Release Date

Cryptozoo is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.