Migration movie storyline. The Mallard family is in a bit of rut. While dad Mack is content to keep his family safe paddling around their New England pond forever, mom Pam is eager to shake things up and show their kids—teen son Dax and duckling daughter Gwen—the whole wide world. After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, Pam persuades Mack to embark on a family trip, via New York City, to tropical Jamaica.
As the Mallards make their way south for the winter, their well-laid plans quickly go awry. The experience will inspire them to expand their horizons, open themselves up to new friends and accomplish more than they ever thought possible, while teaching them more about each other—and themselves—than they ever imagined.
Migration is an American computer-animated adventure comedy film directed by Benjamin Renner, co-directed by Guylo Homsy, and written by Mike White. Produced by Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures, the film features the voices of Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Awkwafina, Keegan-Michael Key, David Mitchell, Carol Kane, Casper Jennings, Tresi Gazal, and Danny DeVito. The story follows a family of mallards who try to convince their overprotective father to go on a vacation of a lifetime and attempt to migrate from New England, through New York City, and to Jamaica.
Illumination announced Migration in February 2022, with Renner, Homsy, and White attached as director, co-director, and writer, respectively. Renner, who had previously helmed traditionally animated films, was tasked with adapting his simple drawing style for a computer-animated film.
In hiring Renner, studio head and producer Chris Meledandri sought to focus on a filmmaker’s vision for the project in comparison with Illumination’s recent films. John Powell will compose the score, marking his second collaboration with Illumination following The Lorax (2012). Migration was theatrically released in the United States on December 22, 2023 by Universal Pictures.
Migration (2023)
Directed by: Benjamin Renner
Starring: Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Awkwafina, Keegan-Michael Key, David Mitchell, Carol Kane, Casper Jennings, Tresi Gazal, Danny DeVito
Screenplay by: Mike White
Production Design by: Colin Stimpson
Film Editing by: Christian Gazal
Animation Department: Jaime Mendoza Alonso
Art Direction by: Nima Azarba, Daniel Fernandez Casas
Music by: John Powell
MPAA Rating: PG for action/peril and mild rude humor.
Distributed by: Universal Pictures
Release Date: December 22, 2023
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