A Monster Calls (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
A Monster Calls is a 2016 fantasy drama directed by Juan Antonio Bayona, starring Lewis MacDougall, Felicity Jones and Liam Neeson. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $47.3 million worldwide. It won 4 awards from 12 nominations, including Best Director at the Gaudí Awards 2017. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Juan Antonio Bayona
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Focus Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Monster Calls About?
The premise of A Monster Calls without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young boy struggling with his mother's serious illness finds solace in a fantastical friendship with a towering tree monster. As Conor grapples with family tensions and overwhelming sadness, the Monster guides him on a series of nighttime stories, challenging him to face difficult truths and explore the complexities of grief, courage, and the power of storytelling. Through their interactions, Conor confronts his inner demons and learns valuable lessons about acceptance and healing.
A Monster Calls Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- boy
- telling a story
- monster
- single mother
- mother son relationship
- dream sequence
- terminal illness
- nightmare
- close up of eyes
- sketching
- tree monster
- eyes glowing red
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- giant
- thunderstorm
- wig
- cancer patient
- church collapse
- yew tree
- boyfriend murders girlfriend
- false accusation of murder
- witch
- sharpening a pencil
- deception
- bloody hand
- stabbed to death
- looking through a keyhole
- carousel
- amusement park
- cancer treatment
- demolishing a house
- stubborn
- animated sequence
- axe
- father daughter relationship
- apothecary
- death of daughter
- beating up a bully
- bruised knuckles
- driving in the rain
- smashing furniture
- family photograph
- art portfolio
- sinkhole
- grief
- king kong character
- guilt
- dark fantasy
- tree comes to life
- truth
- school
A Monster Calls Cast
Lewis MacDougall leads the cast, with Felicity Jones and Liam Neeson. Directed by Juan Antonio Bayona; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Juan Antonio Bayona
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A Monster Calls Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Monster Calls 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 86% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 73% User score
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Letterboxd 3.7 /5
1.5K ratings
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Movie Insider 3.4 /5
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A Monster Calls Plot Summary
What happens in A Monster Calls from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story unfolds with Conor (Lewis MacDougall), a 12-year-old boy trapped in a haunting nightmare where he is clinging to his mother, only to let go as she tips towards an abyss. Waking up, he finds himself in the real world, where his mother, Lizzie (Felicity Jones), is battling cancer, evidenced by her hairless head. Over breakfast, she informs him about her upcoming chemotherapy session and mentions a visit from Conor’s grandmother, which Conor dreads. At school, he faces a bully who takes advantage of his vulnerability, further complicating his emotional turmoil.
Full summary
The whole story of A Monster Calls, scene by scene
A Monster Calls Box Office
A Monster Calls grossed $47.3 million worldwide. $3.7 million came from the US and Canada and $43.6 million (92%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$47.3M
- US & Canada
- $3.7M
- International
- $43.6M
A Monster Calls Awards & Nominations
A Monster Calls won 4 awards from 12 nominations, including Best Director at the Gaudí Awards 2017. Its biggest night was the Gaudí Awards 2017, with 3 wins from 3 nominations.
4 wins12 nominations3 ceremonies
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Gaudí Awards 2017 3 wins · 3 nominations- Won Best Director – Juan Antonio Bayona
- Won Best Non-Catalan Language Film
- Won Best Production Supervision
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Premios Feroz 2017 1 win · 7 nominations- Won Best Original Soundtrack
- Nominated Best Director – Juan Antonio Bayona
- Nominated Best Drama Film
- Nominated Best Main Actor in a Film – Lewis MacDougall
- Nominated Best Poster
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Critics' Choice 2016 2 nominations- Nominated Best Visual Effects
- Nominated Best Young Actor/Actress – Lewis MacDougall
A Monster Calls Trailers & Videos
8 videos: 4 trailers, 1 clip and 3 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer A MONSTER CALLS - OFFICIAL UK TEASER TRAILER 2 [HD]
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Clip The Monster Shows Up
How Well Do You Know A Monster Calls?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the main character in 'A Monster Calls'?
Cars in A Monster Calls
2 cars on screen: the 1999 Volvo V70 and the 2011 Vauxhall Corsa MkIV.
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2011 Vauxhall Corsa MkIV Minor role
A Monster Calls Also Known As
38 alternative titles, including “Un monstruo viene a verme” and “Часът на чудовището”.
- Also known as
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- Un monstruo viene a verme
- Часът на чудовището
- Sete Minutos Depois da Meia-Noite
- 7 דקות אחרי חצות
- 7 Minuti dopo la Mezzanotte
- 怪物召唤
- Váratlan jóbarát
- 恶魔呼唤
- Sieben Minuten nach Mitternacht
- Kui koletis kutsub
- Briesmoņa aicinājums
- 7 Λεπτά Μετά Τα Μεσάνυχτα
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- Quelques minutes après minuit
- Голос монстра
- Szólít a szörny
- Syv Minutter Over Midnat
- Un monstre em ve a veure
- Volání netvora: Příběh života
- Siedem minut po północy
- Canavarın Çağrısı
- 怪物來敲門
- Septynios minutės po vidurnakčio
- Lời Thỉnh Cầu Quái Vật
- Sju minuter efter midnatt
- 몬스터 콜
- 当怪物来敲门
- Copacul cu povești
- שבע דקות אחרי חצות
- دعوة الوحش
- Седам минута након поноћи
- Hirviön kutsu
- Sette minuti dopo la mezzanotte
- มหัศจรรย์เรียกอสูร
- Septiņas minūtes pēc pusnakts
- 怪物はささやく
- 魔樹奇緣
- یک هیولا صدا می زند
- Sedam minuta nakon ponoći
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A Monster Calls FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of A Monster Calls, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Monster Calls?
A Monster Calls runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was A Monster Calls released?
A Monster Calls was released on December 23, 2016.
Who directed A Monster Calls?
A Monster Calls was directed by Juan Antonio Bayona.
More films by Juan Antonio Bayona Who is in the cast of A Monster Calls?
A Monster Calls stars Lewis MacDougall, Felicity Jones and Liam Neeson, among 5 credited actors.
How much did A Monster Calls make at the box office?
A Monster Calls grossed $47.3 million worldwide ($3.7 million domestic, $43.6 million international).
How is A Monster Calls rated?
A Monster Calls has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.
What awards did A Monster Calls win?
A Monster Calls won 4 awards from 12 nominations, including Best Director at the Gaudí Awards 2017.
Does A Monster Calls have a post-credit scene?
No. A Monster Calls has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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