Early Man (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2018, Early Man is a comedy, adventure, family and animation film directed by Nick Park, running about 89 minutes. “Time to test their metal” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Early Man stars Eddie Redmayne as Dug (voice), Tom Hiddleston as Lord Nooth (voice), Maisie Williams as Goona (voice) and Timothy Spall as Chief Bobnar (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Early Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $53.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Early Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Early Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Early Man (2018)?
- In US, Early Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Early Man worth watching?
- Early Man holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Early Man?
- Early Man stars Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston, Maisie Williams, Timothy Spall and Miriam Margolyes.
- When was Early Man released?
- Early Man was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.