A Monster Calls
“Stories are wild creatures.”
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.
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Where is A Monster Calls streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Allstars Amazon Channel, Joyn | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| Brazil | Diamond Films Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, Plus GAGA Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About A Monster Calls
A Monster Calls is a 2016 English-language fantasy, adventure and family film directed by J. A. Bayona. The cast is led by Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 3600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
A Monster Calls was produced by River Road Entertainment, Participant, and Apaches Films and made in Spain and United States of America. It was released on October 7, 2016, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $43 million, it went on to gross $47 million worldwide.
- Director
- J. A. Bayona
- Writers
- Patrick Ness
- Release date
- October 7, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Spain, United States of America
- Budget
- $43 million
- Box office
- $47 million
- Production
- River Road Entertainment, Participant, Apaches Films
A Monster Calls cast & crew
A Monster Calls was directed by J. A. Bayona and written by Patrick Ness.
The cast features Lewis MacDougall as Conor, Sigourney Weaver as Grandma, Felicity Jones as Mum, Toby Kebbell as Dad, Ben Moor as Mr. Clark, and James Melville as Harry.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Fernando Velázquez, cinematography is by Óscar Faura, and it was produced by Belén Atienza and Álvaro Augustín.
Is A Monster Calls worth watching?
A Monster Calls holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 3,573 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed fantasy films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy fantasy, adventure, and family, A Monster Calls is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Monster Calls
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Cast of A Monster Calls
Lewis MacDougall
Conor
Sigourney Weaver
Grandma
Felicity Jones
Mum
Toby Kebbell
Dad
Ben Moor
Mr. Clark
James Melville
Harry
Oliver Steer
Sully
Dominic Boyle
Anton
Jennifer Lim
Miss Kwan
Max Gabbay
Steven
Joe Curtis
Peter
Morgan Symes
Lawyer
A Monster Calls — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Monster Calls in United States?
A Monster Calls is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is A Monster Calls in?
A Monster Calls is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Monster Calls?
A Monster Calls runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is A Monster Calls rated?
A Monster Calls is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 3,573 ratings.
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