The Boxtrolls
“Heroes come in all shapes and sizes... even rectangles.”
An orphaned boy raised by underground creatures called Boxtrolls comes up from the sewers and out of his box to save his family and the town from the evil exterminator, Archibald Snatcher.
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Where is The Boxtrolls 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 | ITVX Premium, ITVX | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Crave, CTV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Videobuster |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Universal+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, Plus GAGA Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Boxtrolls
The Boxtrolls is a 2014 English-language animation, comedy and family film directed by Graham Annable and Anthony Stacchi. The cast is led by Ben Kingsley, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Elle Fanning. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 1800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Boxtrolls was produced by LAIKA and made in United States of America. It was released on September 10, 2014, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $60 million, it went on to gross $108 million worldwide.
- Director
- Graham Annable, Anthony Stacchi
- Writers
- Irena Brignull, Adam Pava
- Release date
- September 10, 2014
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $60 million
- Box office
- $108 million
- Production
- LAIKA
The Boxtrolls cast & crew
The Boxtrolls was directed by Graham Annable and Anthony Stacchi and written by Irena Brignull and Adam Pava.
The cast features Ben Kingsley as Snatcher (voice), Isaac Hempstead Wright as Eggs (voice), Elle Fanning as Winnie Portley-Rind (voice), Dee Bradley Baker as Fish / Wheels / Bucket (voice), Toni Collette as Lady Cynthia Portley-Rind (voice), and Jared Harris as Lord Portley-Rind (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dario Marianelli, cinematography is by John Ashlee Prat, and it was produced by Travis Knight and David Bleiman Ichioka.
Is The Boxtrolls worth watching?
The Boxtrolls holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 1,801 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, comedy, and family, The Boxtrolls is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Boxtrolls
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Cast of The Boxtrolls
Ben Kingsley
Snatcher (voice)
Isaac Hempstead Wright
Eggs (voice)
Elle Fanning
Winnie Portley-Rind (voice)
Dee Bradley Baker
Fish / Wheels / Bucket (voice)
Toni Collette
Lady Cynthia Portley-Rind (voice)
Jared Harris
Lord Portley-Rind (voice)
Nick Frost
Mr. Trout (voice)
Richard Ayoade
Mr. Pickles (voice)
Tracy Morgan
Mr. Gristle (voice)
Simon Pegg
Herbert Trubshaw (voice)
Nika Futterman
Oil Can / Knickers (voice)
Pat Fraley
Fragile / Sweets (voice)
The Boxtrolls — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Boxtrolls in United States?
The Boxtrolls 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 The Boxtrolls in?
The Boxtrolls is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Boxtrolls?
The Boxtrolls runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is The Boxtrolls rated?
The Boxtrolls is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 1,801 ratings.
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