description The Willoughbys Overview
The Willoughbys is a 2020 animated film adapting Lois Lowry’s book of the same name. It depicts four siblings attempting to orchestrate the replacement of their uncaring guardians with the help of robotic servants. The story features an ensemble cast voicing the characters in this dark comedy narrative.
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info The Willoughbys Specifications
| Country | Canada |
| Year | 2020 |
help The Willoughbys FAQ
Why do the Willoughby children send their parents away?
Tim, Jane, and the twin Barnabys believe they would be better off as orphans than living with their selfish, neglectful parents. They create a dangerously elaborate vacation itinerary intended to keep the adults from returning.
Who is the blue-haired nanny in The Willoughbys?
Maya Rudolph voices Nanny, who is hired to care for the children after their parents leave. She becomes a genuine protector and works with candy-maker Commander Melanoff, voiced by Terry Crews.
Is The Willoughbys a Pixar or Disney movie?
No. The Willoughbys was produced by Bron Animation and released by Netflix in 2020, with Kris Pearn serving as director.
How different is The Willoughbys from Lois Lowry's book?
Both versions parody stories about conveniently orphaned children and deliberately terrible parents. The film adds its distinctive yarn-like visual design, musical sequences, and an expanded role for the narrator cat voiced by Ricky Gervais.
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