Monsters, Inc.(2001)
“We scare because we care.”
Overview
Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. When a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it's the monsters who are scared silly, and it's up to Sulley and Mike to keep her out of sight and get her back home.
Director
Pete Docter
Studio
Pixar
Budget
$115M
Revenue
$580M
Cast
John Goodman
as Sullivan (voice)
Billy Crystal
as Mike (voice)
Mary Gibbs
as Boo (voice)
Steve Buscemi
as Randall (voice)
James Coburn
as Waternoose (voice)
Jennifer Tilly
as Celia (voice)
Bob Peterson
as Roz (voice)
John Ratzenberger
as Yeti (voice)
Frank Oz
as Jeff Fungus (voice)
Daniel Gerson
as Needleman / Smitty (voice)
Steve Susskind
as Floor Manager (voice)
Bonnie Hunt
as Flint (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
7.9 / 10
Budget
$115M
Box Office
$580M
Production Companies
Pixar
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Monsters, Inc.?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Monsters, Inc. (2001).
What is Monsters, Inc. about?▼
Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. When a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it's the monsters who are scared silly, and it's up to Sulley and Mike to keep her out of sight and get her back home.
Who directed Monsters, Inc.?▼
Monsters, Inc. was directed by Pete Docter and released in 2001. It is a animation, comedy, family, fantasy film.
How long is Monsters, Inc.?▼
Monsters, Inc. has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in Monsters, Inc.?▼
The cast of Monsters, Inc. includes John Goodman as Sullivan (voice), Billy Crystal as Mike (voice), Mary Gibbs as Boo (voice), Steve Buscemi as Randall (voice), James Coburn as Waternoose (voice) and more.
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