The Boxtrolls(2014)
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Overview
An orphaned boy raised by underground creatures called Boxtrolls comes up from the sewers and out of his box to save his family and the town from the evil exterminator, Archibald Snatcher.
Director
Graham Annable
Studio
LAIKA
Budget
$60M
Revenue
$108M
Cast
Ben Kingsley
as Snatcher (voice)
Isaac Hempstead Wright
as Eggs (voice)
Elle Fanning
as Winnie Portley-Rind (voice)
Dee Bradley Baker
as Fish / Wheels / Bucket (voice)
Toni Collette
as Lady Cynthia Portley-Rind (voice)
Jared Harris
as Lord Portley-Rind (voice)
Nick Frost
as Mr. Trout (voice)
Richard Ayoade
as Mr. Pickles (voice)
Tracy Morgan
as Mr. Gristle (voice)
Simon Pegg
as Herbert Trubshaw (voice)
Nika Futterman
as Oil Can / Knickers (voice)
Pat Fraley
as Fragile / Sweets (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2014
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$60M
Box Office
$108M
Production Companies
LAIKA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Boxtrolls?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Boxtrolls (2014).
What is The Boxtrolls about?▼
An orphaned boy raised by underground creatures called Boxtrolls comes up from the sewers and out of his box to save his family and the town from the evil exterminator, Archibald Snatcher.
Who directed The Boxtrolls?▼
The Boxtrolls was directed by Graham Annable and released in 2014. It is a animation, comedy, family, fantasy film.
How long is The Boxtrolls?▼
The Boxtrolls has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in The Boxtrolls?▼
The cast of The Boxtrolls includes Ben Kingsley as Snatcher (voice), Isaac Hempstead Wright as Eggs (voice), Elle Fanning as Winnie Portley-Rind (voice), Dee Bradley Baker as Fish / Wheels / Bucket (voice), Toni Collette as Lady Cynthia Portley-Rind (voice) and more.
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