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The Boxtrolls (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Boxtrolls is a 2014 animated comedy directed by Anthony Stacchi and Graham Annable, starring Dee Bradley Baker, Ben Kingsley and Nick Frost. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $108.3 million worldwide on a $60 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Directors
- Anthony Stacchi and Graham Annable
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Focus Features
- Budget
- $60M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story
What Is The Boxtrolls About?
The premise of The Boxtrolls without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Beneath the quirky city of Cheesebridge lives Eggs, an orphaned boy raised by the kindly Boxtrolls. His peaceful existence is threatened when the villainous Archibald Snatcher, obsessed with exterminating the creatures, sets his sights on them. Eggs must venture above ground and join forces with the courageous Winnifred to protect his friends, uncover Snatcher's sinister plot, and ultimately save the Boxtrolls from disappearing forever.
The Boxtrolls Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- stop motion animation
- steampunk
- chase
- boy hero
- cheese allergy
- genocide
- cheese
- troll
- case
- crate
- carton
- chest
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- package
- receptacle
- egg
- casket
- bin
- container
- coffer
- trunk
- cardboard
- parcel
- crib
- pack
- alley
- brie
- ally
- beneath
- buried
- lord
- deep
- secret
- clandestine
- cave
- covered
- covert
- hidden
- governor
- ball
- dance
- surface
- exterminator
- exterminate
- advantage
- status
- social status
- reputation
- monster
- creature
- nocturnal
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Cast & crew
The Boxtrolls Cast
Dee Bradley Baker leads the cast, with Ben Kingsley and Nick Frost. Directed by Anthony Stacchi and Graham Annable; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Anthony Stacchi
- Co-director Graham Annable
Also Starring in The Boxtrolls
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Ratings
The Boxtrolls Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Boxtrolls 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 78% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 63%
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 67% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
409 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.3 /5
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Plot
The Boxtrolls Plot Summary
What happens in The Boxtrolls from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
One evening in the quaint village of Cheesebridge, panic ensues as news spreads that a baby has been abducted by strange creatures that dwell below ground, known as Boxtrolls—named so because they dress themselves in discarded cardboard boxes. In this chaos, a scruffy man named Archibald Snatcher seeks an audience with the city’s leader, Lord Portley-Rind. Initially dismissive, Rind changes his tune when Snatcher claims that the Boxtrolls pose a potential threat to the town’s precious cheese supply.
Snatcher cunningly proposes to eliminate the Boxtrolls in exchange for a position of authority in the city, complete with a coveted white hat—which signifies respect—and access to the cheese-tasting room in City Hall. However, Rind cleverly stipulates that Snatcher must rid the village of Boxtrolls before granting his demands.
Full summary
The whole story of The Boxtrolls, scene by scene
Box office
The Boxtrolls Box Office & Budget
The Boxtrolls grossed $108.3 million worldwide on a $60 million budget, 1.8 times what it cost. $50.8 million came from the US and Canada and $57.4 million (53%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$108.3M
1.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $50.8M
- International
- $57.4M
- Budget
- $60M
US & Canada 47%
Rest of the world 53%
Awards
The Boxtrolls Awards & Nominations
The Boxtrolls was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 5 nominations come from 5 ceremonies.
5 nominations5 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
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Annie Awards 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
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BAFTA 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Film
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Golden Globes 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature Film
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Oscars 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Animated Feature Film
Videos
The Boxtrolls Trailers & Videos
32 videos: 5 trailers, 3 teasers, 4 clips, 3 featurettes and 17 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer Official International Trailer
- Trailer Dare to be Square: Theatrical Trailer
- Trailer ”Dare to be Square” Theatrical Trailer
- Trailer 10 Years of The Boxtrolls
Quiz
How Well Do You Know The Boxtrolls?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the village in which the story takes place?
Details
The Boxtrolls Also Known As
37 alternative titles, including “怪诞小箱侠” and “怪怪箱”.
- Also known as
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- 怪诞小箱侠
- 怪怪箱
- 拯救盒怪
- Trolls en boîte
- Bokstrollene
- Škatuliaci
- Кутийковците
- Trolovi u kutijama
- Les Boxtrolls
- 怪誕小箱俠
- Los Boxtrolls
- Семейка монстров
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- Æsketroldene
- Škatuláci
- Doboztrollok
- Die Boxtrolls
- Kutu Cüceleri: Yaratıklar Aramızda
- Boxtrolls - Le scatole magiche
- Pudłaki
- Os Monstros das Caixas
- הקופסונים
- Τα Τερατοκουτάκια
- De Boxtrollen
- 盒子怪
- 박스트롤
- Сімейка монстрів
- Boxtroli
- غول های جعبه ای
- Boksitrollit
- Os Boxtrolls
- บ็อกซ์โทรลล์ นี่แหละ..มอนสเตอร์
- Els Boxtrolls
- Dėžinukai
- Тролови из кутија
- ボックストロール
- Hội Quái Hộp, მონსტრების ოჯახი
- Kastitrollid
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Articles About The Boxtrolls
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FAQ
The Boxtrolls FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Boxtrolls, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Boxtrolls?
The Boxtrolls runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Boxtrolls released?
The Boxtrolls was released on September 26, 2014.
Who directed The Boxtrolls?
The Boxtrolls was directed by Anthony Stacchi and Graham Annable.
More films by Anthony Stacchi Who is in the cast of The Boxtrolls?
The Boxtrolls stars Dee Bradley Baker, Ben Kingsley and Nick Frost, among 9 credited actors.
How much did The Boxtrolls make at the box office?
The Boxtrolls grossed $108.3 million worldwide ($50.8 million domestic, $57.4 million international) on a budget of $60 million.
How is The Boxtrolls rated?
The Boxtrolls has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Was The Boxtrolls nominated for any awards?
The Boxtrolls received 5 nominations across 5 ceremonies.
Does The Boxtrolls have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Boxtrolls has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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