A Monster Calls 2016
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Splat12-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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Conor
as Grandma
as Mum
as Dad
as Mr. Clark
as Harry
as Sully
as Anton
as Miss Kwan
as Steven
Director:
Writer:
Patrick Ness, Siobhan Dowd
Stars:
Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones, Toby Kebbell, Ben Moor, James Melville, Oliver Steer, Dominic Boyle, Jennifer Lim, Max Gabbay,
Genres:
Fantasy,Adventure,Family
Release Date:
2016 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
108 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
A Monster Calls
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Conor
as Grandma
as Mum
as Dad
as Mr. Clark
as Harry
as Sully
as Anton
as Miss Kwan
as Steven
as Peter
as Lawyer
as 5-Year-Old Connor
as Lily's Mum
as Female Nurse
as Teacher
as Lily
as The Monster (voice)
as The Head Teacher (uncredited)
as Rollercoaster Boy (uncredited)
as Rollercoster Rider (uncredited)
as Paramedic (uncredited)
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