description Mr. Peabody & Sherman Overview
Mr. Peabody & Sherman is a 2014 computer animated comedy produced by DreamWorks Animation and directed by Rob Minkoff. Based on characters introduced in Jay Ward's Peabody's Improbable History television segments, it follows the brilliant talking dog Mr. Peabody and his adopted son Sherman as misuse of their WABAC time machine disrupts history.
The family film combines time travel adventure with a story about parenting, adoption, and social acceptance.
help Mr. Peabody & Sherman FAQ
Are Mr. Peabody and Sherman characters from Rocky and Bullwinkle?
Yes. They originated in the 'Peabody's Improbable History' segments created by Jay Ward for The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends in the late 1950s and 1960s. The 2014 DreamWorks film is a modern reimagining of those shorts.
Who directed Mr. Peabody & Sherman?
Rob Minkoff directed it for DreamWorks Animation. Minkoff was previously the co-director of Disney's The Lion King (1994), which gave the film strong animation pedigree.
Who voices Mr. Peabody in the 2014 movie?
Ty Burrell, best known as Phil Dunphy on ABC's Modern Family, voices the genius dog Mr. Peabody. The film largely built its voice cast around him rather than big-name movie stars.
Did Mr. Peabody & Sherman get a sequel or a series?
There was no theatrical sequel, but Netflix launched The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show in 2015. That series continued the time-travel premise in a talk-show format with a mostly new voice cast.
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