A Monster Calls(2016)
“Stories are wild creatures.”
Overview
12-year-old Conor encounters an ancient tree monster who proceeds to help him cope with his mother's terminal illness and being bullied in school.
Director
J. A. Bayona
Studio
River Road Entertainment
Budget
$43M
Revenue
$47M
Cast
Lewis MacDougall
as Conor
Sigourney Weaver
as Grandma
Felicity Jones
as Mum
Toby Kebbell
as Dad
Ben Moor
as Mr. Clark
James Melville
as Harry
Oliver Steer
as Sully
Dominic Boyle
as Anton
Jennifer Lim
as Miss Kwan
Max Gabbay
as Steven
Joe Curtis
as Peter
Morgan Symes
as Lawyer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2016
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$43M
Box Office
$47M
Production Companies
River Road Entertainment • Participant • Apaches Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Monster Calls?▼
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What is A Monster Calls about?▼
12-year-old Conor encounters an ancient tree monster who proceeds to help him cope with his mother's terminal illness and being bullied in school.
Who directed A Monster Calls?▼
A Monster Calls was directed by J. A. Bayona and released in 2016. It is a fantasy, adventure, family film.
How long is A Monster Calls?▼
A Monster Calls has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in A Monster Calls?▼
The cast of A Monster Calls includes Lewis MacDougall as Conor, Sigourney Weaver as Grandma, Felicity Jones as Mum, Toby Kebbell as Dad, Ben Moor as Mr. Clark and more.
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