A Monster Calls movie poster

A Monster Calls

"Stories are wild creatures."

October 7, 2016 1h 48m 7.3/10 (3,495 votes)

Originally released in 2016. A Monster Calls is a fantasy/adventure film. directed by J.A. Bayona.

Starring Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver, and Felicity Jones

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 7, 2016 9 years ago
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Runtime 1h 48m 108 minutes total
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User Rating 7.3/10 Great (3,495 votes)
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Budget $43M Production budget
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Box Office $47.3M 1.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Spain + 1 more

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$43,000,000
Revenue
$47,309,313

Production Companies

  • River Road Entertainment
  • Participant
  • Apaches Films
  • La Trini
  • A Monster Calls
  • Telecinco Cinema

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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.

How long is A Monster Calls?

A Monster Calls has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).

When was A Monster Calls released?

A Monster Calls was released on October 7, 2016 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in A Monster Calls?

The main cast of A Monster Calls includes Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones, Toby Kebbell, Ben Moor.

Is A Monster Calls worth watching?

A Monster Calls has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 3,495 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.