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Movie Info

Release Date: October 07, 2016
Runtime: 108 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (21)
Genres:
Adventure Fantasy Family
Budget: $43,000,000
Revenue: $47,309,313
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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86%
Tomatometer
76
76/100
Metacritic
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7.3/10
TMDB
3,529 votes
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7.4/10
IMDb
98,629 votes
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A Monster Calls

2016

"Face your fears, find your strength."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Monster Calls? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Un monstruo viene a verme? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: Quelques minutes aprΓ¨s minuit? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: 7 Minuten nach Mitternacht? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Sete Minutos Depois da Meia-Noite? All international titles (21) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $43,000,000
Revenue: $47,309,313
Profit $4,309,313
ROI +10% (1.1x)

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A Monster Calls is directed by J. A. Bayona .

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Keywords

#based on novel or book 610 #dreams 50 #bullying 40 #monster 37 #cancer 33 #nightmare 30 #artist 24 #terminal illness 15 #bully 12 #grandparent grandchild relationship 11 #truth 8 #tree 6 #disease 5 #grandmother 5

Trivia & Fun Facts about A Monster Calls

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  • The visual representation of the monster was created using a combination of practical effects and CGI, with actor Liam Neeson providing the voice and motion capture for the character.

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  • The film features a notable scene where the monster tells Conor three stories, each rich with symbolism and moral lessons that parallel Conor's own struggles.

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  • Felicity Jones, who plays Conor's mother, had to prepare for her role by immersing herself in the emotional complexities of a parent facing terminal illness.

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  • There is a subtle visual reference to the classic children’s story 'The Velveteen Rabbit' in one of the scenes, where Conor's stuffed animals appear to come to life in his imagination.

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  • In one scene, the tree monster's face briefly appears in the bark of the tree, which can be easily missed but emphasizes its connection to nature and Conor's emotional state.

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  • The film's score was composed by Fernando VelΓ‘zquez, who used orchestral arrangements to accentuate the emotional depth of the story, particularly during the monster's tales.

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  • During filming, the production team faced challenges in creating the monster's movements, leading to the development of a unique blend of animation techniques to achieve the desired effect.

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