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A Monster Calls

Movie
2016
1h 48m
PG-13
English
Drama, Fantasy
User Score: 
7.6
Critic Score: 
81
A Monster Calls' Poster
A boy imagines a monster that helps him deal with his difficult life and see the world in a different way.
A Monster Calls Poster

A Monster Calls

PG-13
Movie
2016
1h 48m
English
Drama, Fantasy
A boy imagines a monster that helps him deal with his difficult life and see the world in a different way.
Rating
WATCHMODE
7.6
IMDB
A Monster Calls (2016) on IMDb
CRITIC SCORE
81

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Ben Moor
Mr. Clark
Jennifer Lim
Miss Kwan
Max Golds
5-Year-Old Connor
Frida Palsson
Lily's Mum
Wanda Opalinska
Female Nurse
Liam Neeson
The Monster (voice)
Geraldine Chaplin
The Head Teacher (uncredited)
Jake Talbot
Rollercoaster Boy (uncredited)
Lee Bolton
Rollercoster Rider (uncredited)
Garry Marriott
Paramedic (uncredited)
Directed By: J. A. Bayona
Written By: Patrick Ness (Screenplay)

Featured Comments/Tips

faithful soul says...
8 years ago
I'm still sobbing as I write this. The film is very good but it is quite traumatic. It is a subtle meditation on grief (as symbolised by the monster) and will ring true to a lot of peoples experiences. Billed as a family film, though I fear young ones will be too scared by the monster and too upset by the subject matter. Brilliant performance from the young lead and a great script that isn't as heavy handed as it could have been.
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djryan says...
8 years ago
Dizzyingly perfect. Don't read anything about it, just go and see. Make sure you bring plenty of tissues.
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DarkKn1ght says...
8 years ago
A Monster Calls is a movie that will take you on a roller-coaster of emotions. One of the best movies of 2016. Simply mind blowing ! Here is my quick review: [Like] + Stunning performances by all actors + Out of this world art and cinematography + Lots of drama and moral discussion + Captivating and deeply moving plot with a perfect flow + The movie leaves a long lasting impression. [Dislike] - Sorry but I couldn't find any Plot Complexity: Medium Best Movie Quote: Because humans are complicated beasts. You believe comforting lies, while knowing full well the painful truth that makes those lies necessary. In the end, Conor, it is not important what you think. It is only important what you do.
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great_vc says...
8 years ago
Apart from the last 15 minutes and the climax i believe the film delivered flat and cheap drama. The story was mediocre and the whole movie didn't pass above average
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Featured User Reviews

Matthew Brady-deleted-1534855046
8/10  8 years ago
“There is not always a good guy. Nor is there always a bad one. Most people are somewhere in between.”

Before seeing the movie, I didn't know much about "A Monster Calls". The only information I got from it is that it's based on Patrick Ness novel and the trailer had a "Ir More
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Keeper70
7 years ago
A Monster Calls is a film that tackles a difficult and very emotional subject and wraps it up in a fantasy-monster tale. It could be awful, really bad, but in this case, thankfully the topic and the way it is portrayed and told to the viewer is handled admirably. As is always the case with these typ More
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Bradym03
8/10  4 years ago
“There is not always a good guy. Nor is there always a bad one. Most people are somewhere in between.”

Before seeing the movie, I didn't know much about "A Monster Calls". The only information I got from it is that it's based on Patrick Ness novel and the trailer had a "Iron Giant" vibe to it More
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Filipe Manuel Dias Neto
2 years ago
**It's not a hateful or forgettable movie, but it's far from being lively or happy.**

Despite its weaknesses, I confess I liked this film, and that maybe comes from the fact that it touched me personally. Being a film that is so focused on the pain of losing someone dear, on how a person faces si More
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