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Christopher Michael Sanders (born March 12, 1962) is an American filmmaker, animator, and voice actor. His credits include Lilo & Stitch (2002) and its live-action adaptation and How to Train Your Dragon (2010), both of which he co-wrote and directed with Dean DeBlois; The Croods (2013) with Kirk DeMicco; and The Wild Robot (2024), receiving nominations for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature for all of them. In 2020, he made his live-action directorial debut with the adventure drama The Call of the Wild. He created the character Stitch in 1985, wrote the film's story, and voiced Stitch in almost all his media appearances. Description above from the Wikipedia article Chris Sanders, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
## The Croods – Summary **The Croods** (2013) is an animated adventure-comedy about a prehistoric family struggling to survive in a dangerous world. The story follows **Grug Crood**, an overprotective caveman who believes the only way to stay alive is to follow strict rules and never try anything new. He keeps his family — including his curious teenage daughter, **Eep** — locked inside their cave most of the time. Everything changes when Eep secretly meets a clever and inventive boy named **Guy**, who introduces new ideas like fire and shoes. Soon after, an earthquake destroys the Croods’ cave, forcing the family to leave their home and journey across a strange, colorful, and rapidly changing landscape. During their adventure, Grug clashes with Guy’s modern thinking, while Eep is fascinated by the possibilities of a new future. Along the way, the family faces wild creatures, natural disasters, and their own fears. In the end, Grug learns that change isn’t something to fear — it can lead to growth and survival. The film’s main message is about embracing change, trusting family, and stepping outside your comfort zone.
