The Willoughbys

Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): April 22, 2020

6.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 48 Ratings

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TVJerryApr 29, 2020

The titular family is headed by 2 parents who are so self-involved that they scorn and ignore their offspring. As a result, the kids devise a plot to get their freedom by sending their parents on a dangerous vacation. The result takes them onThe titular family is headed by 2 parents who are so self-involved that they scorn and ignore their offspring. As a result, the kids devise a plot to get their freedom by sending their parents on a dangerous vacation. The result takes them on a series of zany adventures with their new nanny. What makes this film so entertaining is the sarcastically irreverent writing, zany animation and manic pace. Sometimes, this genre of dark children's comedy gets overshadowed by the nods to adult humor. While there's some of that here, it never gets in the way of the charmingly cynical fun for all ages and a refreshingly modern take on family.… Expand

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mrmonsterMay 25, 2020

It's pretty good. It's far from great, but it's a worth-watching animated movie.

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Kreview22Jun 13, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow! Good movie for the family! Definitely a good Netflix original! Good for kids, and adults!… Expand

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LalalocachicaAug 6, 2020

Hands day great family film! It’s a sensitive but relatable topic for many children in the world today.

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manningn15Jun 22, 2020

I loved this movie, it was so cute and had a beautiful message about family that your family is more than just who you are related it is who you choose as your family too. The animation was exceptional beautiful, I loved how they usedI loved this movie, it was so cute and had a beautiful message about family that your family is more than just who you are related it is who you choose as your family too. The animation was exceptional beautiful, I loved how they used computer animation but gave the characters textures that made them look like stop-motion animation. The writing was outstanding and beautiful. The voice-over performances were fantastic especially from Ricky Gervais, Will Forte, Alessia Cara, Seán Cullen, Maya Rudolph, and Terry Crews. The music was excellent, I loved the song I Choose it is such a beautiful song. This is my 3rd favorite animated movie of 2020, one of my favorite movies of 2020, one of my favorite animated movies of all time, and one of my favorite movies of all time, this was an A+ movie.… Expand

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alessianreadyApr 23, 2020

it’s a wonderful movie that teaches a lot about family and how NOT treat your childrens

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eujoaobarrosApr 23, 2020

this film is so cutie! The story is magical and necessary, talks about not tradicional families and trauma, with music and love. The quality is insane, an perfect 4K with shining colors. Great Netflix’s production. Jane is the star of thisthis film is so cutie! The story is magical and necessary, talks about not tradicional families and trauma, with music and love. The quality is insane, an perfect 4K with shining colors. Great Netflix’s production. Jane is the star of this film by the way.… Expand

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lwtxalessiaApr 23, 2020

beautiful visuals, good story and message about family. this movie is so cute, i had a lot of fun watching it

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LegandaryApr 24, 2020

A little bit dark but quirky and full of charm. Watching the Willoughby kids navigate their situation with fun and adventure was refreshing. Amazing visuals and beautiful reminders that we all get to choose the family that means something toA little bit dark but quirky and full of charm. Watching the Willoughby kids navigate their situation with fun and adventure was refreshing. Amazing visuals and beautiful reminders that we all get to choose the family that means something to us. A must watch for me.… Expand

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rainsaApr 22, 2020

good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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vancityreynoldsApr 24, 2020

Not gonna lie, I loved it! The parents are pretty dumb, but it's got a nice message in the end, I'd recommend it. Made in BC too ;-)

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vitortfvDec 16, 2020

No matter where we come from, we can always choose the people who do us good. The family is not the one that put us in the world, but it is the one that welcomes us and loves us. Even though they are not loved by their parents, the siblingsNo matter where we come from, we can always choose the people who do us good. The family is not the one that put us in the world, but it is the one that welcomes us and loves us. Even though they are not loved by their parents, the siblings are always together and overcome challenges that test their union. It reminded me of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. Good to pass the time.… Expand

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alejandro970May 10, 2020

A new breed in stop-motion and CGI is this adventure of two disgraceful, selfish, last descendants of an ancestry family, uncapable of look after their children, and the efforts of siblings for emancipate. A little dark for kids due the darkA new breed in stop-motion and CGI is this adventure of two disgraceful, selfish, last descendants of an ancestry family, uncapable of look after their children, and the efforts of siblings for emancipate. A little dark for kids due the dark humor, and the difficulty of sympathizing with the characters, However, have certain charm.… Expand

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ChaceCMay 13, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is stunningly beautiful in every way. It offers something different and unique to the animation table in a way that wasn't shown before. Netflix has certainly done it again with outstanding, outlandish animation and visuals that craft a handmade feel that compliments the story. The meaning of family and bonds with people you are close to feels like a great message to be told through this way of visual style and animation. The characters, especially the main one, Tim have alot of emotional depth, and throughout the overwhelmingly short runtime they evolve as characters and learn from the conflicts of the story. This criminally underrated award-snubbed masterpiece deserves to be recognized by the public, more than the overly familiar, bland Over The Moon. Might I add, the Ricky Gervaiscat is freaking hysterical.… Expand

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ChanekeCholoDec 13, 2021

It's that kind of really weird animated movie with black comedy but very colorfully. I had liked to see this one nominated on the Academy Awards.

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