A Monster Calls (2016)
English fantasy film directed by J. A. Bayona
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m 108 min
- Released
- 9 September 2016
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
A Monster Calls has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 9 September 2016. It is directed by J. A. Bayona and stars Felicity Jones, Sigourney Weaver and Toby Kebbell.
Cast and crew
- Director
- J. A. Bayona
- Cast
- Felicity Jones, Sigourney Weaver, Toby Kebbell, Geraldine Chaplin, Lewis MacDougall, Ben Moor, Jennifer Lim, Wanda Opalinska, Liam Neeson, Lily-Rose Aslandogdu
- Cinematography
- Óscar Faura
- Editing
- Bernat Vilaplana, Jaume Martí i Farrés
- Music
- Fernando Velázquez
- Written by
- Patrick Ness
- Produced by
- Belén Atienza Azcona, Ghislain Barrois, Álvaro Augustin
- Production
- Focus Features, DreamWorks, Participant, River Road Entertainment
- Distribution
- Focus Features, Fandango, Disney+
Box office, awards and more
- Awards
- European Film Award for Best Sound Designer; Goya Award for Best Director; Goya Award for Best Production Supervision; Goya Award for Best Cinematography; Goya Award for Best Editing; Goya Award for Best Art Direction and 4 more
- Based on
- A Monster Calls
- Set in
- England
- Country
- Spain, United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 9 September 2016
- On OTT
- Disney+ date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of A Monster Calls?
A Monster Calls has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes, or 108 min.
When did A Monster Calls release?
A Monster Calls released on 9 September 2016.
Who directed A Monster Calls?
A Monster Calls is directed by J. A. Bayona.
Who is in the cast of A Monster Calls?
The cast of A Monster Calls includes Felicity Jones, Sigourney Weaver, Toby Kebbell, Geraldine Chaplin, Lewis MacDougall and Ben Moor.
Where can I watch A Monster Calls online?
A Monster Calls streams on Disney+.
What is A Monster Calls rated in the US?
A Monster Calls is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is A Monster Calls based on a true story or a book?
A Monster Calls is based on A Monster Calls.
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