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A Monster Calls

2016, Movie, 1h 48min

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.

Country: United States,Spain

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Reviews

Critic Glenn Kenny

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...the giant tree monster—in many scenes an actual animatronic creation, in the “Kong” tradition—is a formidable, fantastic effect, and the design and animation of his tales is first-rate...

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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This is an affecting movie with a lump-in-the-throat ending...

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic David Jenkins

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...an entirely new kind of YA saga – sensitive rather than superficial, creative rather than prosaic, humane rather than trading on single-serving heroes with zero personality.

Read full review at Little White Lies

Critic Dan Jolin

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...if you let the film in, it’s unlikely to let you leave the cinema with dry eyes.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Wendy Ide

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This is not just a film about grief; it’s a film that immerses you in grief’s journey.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Steve Davis

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...an utterly heartbreaking but ultimately uplifting film about a lonely 12-year-old child of divorce (...) grappling with his mother’s terminal illness.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Frequently asked questions

What is A Monster Calls about? Toggle content

In this powerful and imaginative drama, a young boy named Conor struggles to cope with his mother's terminal illness and the bullying he faces at school. One night, a mysterious monster appears to him and offers to tell him stories that will help him understand the complexities of life. Through these tales, Conor discovers a newfound appreciation for the world around him and learns to find strength in the face of adversity. With its rich visuals and emotionally charged storytelling, this film is an inspiring exploration of the human experience.

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A Monster Calls is currently unavailable to stream in undefined on the streaming services we have in our catalogue

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as A Monster Calls include Wolfwalkers, Hotel Transylvania, Mary and The Witch's Flower, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Brave, The Jungle Book.