Mr. Peabody & Sherman facts for kids

Mr. Peabody & Sherman
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Rob Minkoff
Produced by	Alex Schwartz Denise Nolan Cascino
Screenplay by	Craig Wright
Starring	Ty Burrell Max Charles Ariel Winter Stephen Colbert Leslie Mann Allison Janney
Music by	Danny Elfman
Editing by	Michael Andrews
Distributed by	20th Century Fox
Release date(s)	February 7, 2014 (2014-02-07) (United Kingdom) March 7, 2014 (2014-03-07) (United States)
Running time	92 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$145 million
Money made	$275.7 million

Mr. Peabody & Sherman is a fun computer-animated science fiction comedy film from 2014. It's based on characters from the Peabody's Improbable History cartoons, which were part of The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends TV show. DreamWorks Animation made the movie, and 20th Century Fox released it.

The film was directed by Rob Minkoff, who also co-directed The Lion King. The voices of the main characters include Ty Burrell as Mr. Peabody and Max Charles as Sherman. This movie was the first time DreamWorks Animation used characters from the Classic Media library after buying it in 2012.

Mr. Peabody & Sherman first showed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2014. It then came out in the United States on March 7, 2014. Critics generally liked the movie, praising its humor, animation, music, and the voice acting. Even though it earned over $275 million worldwide, it cost a lot to make ($145 million). This meant the studio lost money on it. Later, a TV show called The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show was made for Netflix, continuing the adventures of the characters.

What is the Story About?

Meet Mr. Peabody and Sherman

Mr. Peabody is a super smart dog who can talk and do amazing things. He lives in a fancy apartment in New York City. Mr. Peabody has adopted a human boy named Sherman, who is seven years old. He teaches Sherman about history by taking him on trips through time. They use a special time machine called the WABAC, which sounds like "way back."

One of their adventures takes them to Versailles in France during the French Revolution in 1789. They meet Marie Antoinette and almost get caught by Maximilien Robespierre, who was a leader during that time. Luckily, they escape through the Paris sewers.

Trouble at School

Back in the present day, Sherman starts his first day at the Susan B. Anthony School. Mr. Peabody worries about Sherman growing up and possibly losing their close bond. At school, Sherman gets into a fight with a girl named Penny Peterson. Penny teases Sherman for being raised by a dog. Sherman bites Penny to defend himself.

The school principal calls Mr. Peabody, and a social worker named Ms. Grunion gets involved. Ms. Grunion thinks Sherman's behavior is because he's raised by a dog. She plans to visit their home to see if Mr. Peabody is a good parent. To try and fix things, Mr. Peabody invites Penny and her parents, Paul and Patty, over for dinner.

A Trip Through Time Goes Wrong

During dinner, Penny calls Sherman a liar because he claims to know history firsthand. Even though Mr. Peabody told him not to, Sherman shows Penny the WABAC machine. He takes her back in time to Ancient Egypt in 1332 BCE. Penny decides to stay there to marry King Tut!

Sherman quickly returns to get Mr. Peabody's help. Mr. Peabody hypnotizes Penny's parents so they won't notice. Then, he and Sherman go to Egypt to stop the wedding. Penny doesn't want to leave at first, hoping to get King Tut's riches. But when she learns she might also be killed, she agrees to go with Mr. Peabody and Sherman.

More Time Travel Mishaps

On their way back, the WABAC runs out of power. They have to stop in Renaissance Florence in 1508. There, they meet Leonardo da Vinci and Lisa del Giocondo, who is the model for the Mona Lisa painting. Penny and Sherman find da Vinci's flying machine in his attic. Penny dares Sherman to fly it, and he actually does, but then crashes.

Da Vinci is excited that his machine works, but Mr. Peabody is upset that Sherman was in danger and destroyed a historical item. As they continue their journey, Sherman learns that Ms. Grunion wants to take him away from Mr. Peabody. This makes Sherman angry, and he fights with Mr. Peabody. Their argument causes a black hole in time, and they crash-land during the Trojan War in 1184 BCE.

Heroic Actions and a Big Problem

Sherman, still upset, runs off and joins King Agamemnon's army inside the Trojan Horse. But he and Mr. Peabody make up during the battle. Penny and Sherman get trapped inside the Trojan Horse as it rolls towards a cliff. Mr. Peabody saves them but seems to die in the process. Sherman is heartbroken, and Penny comforts him.

Feeling terrible, Sherman decides to go back to the present, just a few minutes before they left. He hopes to get Mr. Peabody's help to fix everything. Mr. Peabody had warned him never to go back to a time when they already existed. When Sherman and Penny try to explain, an earlier version of Sherman shows up. Then, the Mr. Peabody from Troy also arrives, alive!

Ms. Grunion tries to take both Shermans away. But the two Shermans and two Mr. Peabodys merge back together. This creates a huge cosmic shockwave! Ms. Grunion grabs Sherman again. An angry Mr. Peabody bites her, acting on his dog instincts. Ms. Grunion calls the police.

Saving History and Friendship

Mr. Peabody, Penny, and Sherman try to escape in the WABAC. But they can't time-travel because the merging of their past and present selves caused a rip in space-time. This rip makes historical objects and figures fall into New York City! Things like the Sphinx and the RMS Titanic start raining down.

Mr. Peabody crash-lands the WABAC in Grand Army Plaza. Police and historical figures surround them. Ms. Grunion calls animal control to arrest Mr. Peabody. Sherman bravely tells everyone that everything was his fault. Ms. Grunion argues that a dog can't raise a boy. But Sherman says that if being a dog means being as loving and loyal as Mr. Peabody, then he's proud to be a dog too. Penny, her parents, and even the historical figures agree.

George Washington gives Mr. Peabody a special pardon, supported by Abraham Lincoln and Bill Clinton. This makes the authorities leave Mr. Peabody alone. To fix the rip in time, Mr. Peabody and Sherman fly the WABAC into the future for a few minutes. They undo the damage, and all the historical figures are sent back to their own times. Ms. Grunion is even taken back to the Trojan War by King Agamemnon!

Sherman returns to school and becomes great friends with Penny. History is a little mixed up now, with King Tut throwing a New York-themed party and Albert Einstein struggling with a Rubik's Cube. But everything is mostly back to normal, and Mr. Peabody and Sherman's bond is stronger than ever.

Who are the Voices?

• Ty Burrell as Hector J. Peabody, a super smart talking white beagle. He's a business leader, inventor, scientist, chef, and even an Olympic medalist!
• Max Charles as Sherman, Mr. Peabody's seven-year-old adopted human son.
• Ariel Winter as Penny Peterson, Sherman's classmate and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peterson.
• Stephen Colbert as Paul Peterson, Penny's father.
• Leslie Mann as Patty Peterson, Penny's mother.
• Allison Janney as Karen "Edwina" Grunion, the social worker.
• Stephen Tobolowsky as Principal Purdy, the principal of Sherman's school.
• Stanley Tucci as Leonardo da Vinci, the famous inventor and artist.
• Patrick Warburton as King Agamemnon, a leader from the Trojan War.
• Zach Callison as King Tut, the young pharaoh from Ancient Egypt.
• Karan Brar as Mason, one of Sherman's friends.
• Joshua Rush as Carl, another one of Sherman's friends.

Many other historical figures appear in the film, voiced by different actors. These include Albert Einstein (Mel Brooks), Mona Lisa (Lake Bell), Marie Antoinette (Lauri Fraser), Maximilien Robespierre (Guillaume Aretos), George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Bill Clinton (all voiced by Jess Harnell), and Odysseus (Tom McGrath).

How Was the Movie Made?

Choosing the Voices

When they were making the movie, Robert Downey Jr. was first chosen to voice Mr. Peabody. But he was busy with other films like The Avengers. So, in 2012, Ty Burrell took over the role. At first, some people weren't sure about Ty Burrell because he wasn't as well-known. But he did a great audition and convinced them. The director, Rob Minkoff, wanted someone who could make the character feel modern while still sounding like the original Mr. Peabody.

Max Charles, who played a young Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man, was chosen to voice Sherman. Ariel Winter voiced Penny, and Stephen Colbert and Leslie Mann voiced Penny's parents. The director felt that Ty Burrell's voice was perfect because it showed Mr. Peabody's intelligence, smooth personality, and also his kindness.

When Did the Movie Come Out?

Mr. Peabody & Sherman had a few changes to its release date. It was first planned for March 2014. But because DreamWorks Animation had high hopes for it, they moved it up to November 2013. Then, in February 2013, it was moved back to March 7, 2014. This was because they thought it would be a better time to release the movie. The film came out a month earlier in the United Kingdom, on February 7, 2014.

A short film called Rocky & Bullwinkle was supposed to play before Mr. Peabody & Sherman in theaters. This short was based on the characters from The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show. However, a different short film called Almost Home played instead. The Rocky & Bullwinkle short was later included on the Blu-ray release of the movie.

Watching at Home

Mr. Peabody & Sherman was released for digital download, Blu-ray, and DVD on June 3, 2014. The Blu-ray version included the new Rocky & Bullwinkle short film. Many people bought the movie for home viewing.

Movie Music

Mr. Peabody & Sherman
Soundtrack album by Danny Elfman
Released	March 3, 2014
Recorded	2014
Genre	Film score
Length	50:10
Label	Relativity Music Group
Danny Elfman film scores chronology
American Hustle (2013) Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014) Big Eyes (2014)

The music for the film was created by Danny Elfman, a famous composer. The soundtrack album was released on March 3, 2014. A song called "Kid" by Peter Andre was played during the end credits in the British version of the film. In other versions, the song "Way Back When" by Grizfolk was used.

All music composed by Danny Elfman, except as noted.

Television Show

A new animated TV series called The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show started on Netflix on October 9, 2015. This show is also based on the original 1960s cartoons and takes some ideas from the movie. In the series, after everyone finds out Mr. Peabody and Sherman can time travel, they start their own live TV show. They host different historical figures in their New York apartment.

The show uses hand-drawn animation. Chris Parnell voices Mr. Peabody, and Max Charles continues to voice Sherman, just like in the movie. A soundtrack for the TV series was also released.

Images for kids

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  Director Rob Minkoff at the 2014 Annie Awards

See also

In Spanish: Las aventuras de Peabody y Sherman para niños