Migration (2023) is Illumination’s animated family comedy about a duck family traveling from New England toward Jamaica. The principal voices include Kumail Nanjiani as cautious father Mack Mallard, Elizabeth Banks as adventurous mother Pam, and Keegan-Michael Key, Awkwafina, and Danny DeVito in notable supporting roles.
Who voices the Mallard family?
The story centers on Mack, Pam, and their children, Dax and Gwen. The actors voice animated characters rather than appearing as live-action performers.
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| Actor | Character | Role in the story |
|---|---|---|
| Kumail Nanjiani | Mack Mallard | An anxious father who would rather keep his family safe at their New England pond. |
| Elizabeth Banks | Pam Mallard | Mack’s daring, quick-witted wife, eager to show the family more of the world. |
| Caspar Jennings | Dax Mallard | Their confident, restless son. |
| Tresi Gazal | Gwen Mallard | Their innocent, lovable daughter; the film marked Gazal’s feature-film debut. |
Who voices the supporting characters?
| Actor | Character | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Danny DeVito | Uncle Dan | Mack’s curmudgeonly uncle, who is wary of adventure. |
| Awkwafina | Chump | The scrappy leader of a pigeon gang in New York City. |
| Carol Kane | Erin | A heron who becomes the first friend the Mallards make on their journey. |
| Keegan-Michael Key | Delroy | A homesick Jamaican parrot confined in a Manhattan restaurant. |
| David Mitchell | Goo Goo | The yogic leader of a mysterious duck farm. |
These are the central family members and notable supporting roles identified in Universal’s publicity; they are not a complete list of every character or voice in the film.
What is Migration about?
Mack is comfortable staying at the family’s New England pond, but Pam wants the children to experience more than familiar surroundings. When migrating ducks arrive with stories of distant places, Pam persuades Mack to travel with the family toward Jamaica. Their route takes them through New York City, where they meet new characters and face unfamiliar situations.
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Who made the film?
Benjamin Renner directed Migration, with Guylo Homsy as co-director. Mike White wrote the film, and Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri produced it. Universal classifies the 2023 movie as an animated family comedy; its listed runtime is 1 hour 23 minutes, and its U.S. rating is PG for action/peril and mild rude humor. Ratings and catalog details may vary by territory. [Universal Pictures Home Entertainment; Apple TV US listing]
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