Monsters University
2013 · Movie · G · 104 min · ★ 7.1 · 73% critics
This prequel follows two rivals as they navigate Monsters University and chase their goals in a school filled with competitive “scare” challenges. Along the way, their relationship shifts from uneasy to more cooperative as they try to earn a place in the program.
Also known as Monsters University - 3D · Monsters Inc. 2 · Monsters, Inc. 2: Monsters University
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Details
- Years
- 2013
- Release date
- 2013-06-19
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 73/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (11,326 votes)
- Box office
- $743,559,607
- Budget
- $200,000,000
About
If you enjoy feel-good animation with a playful monster-school setting and teamwork at the center, Monsters University should land well; Not for you if you want it to match the original’s level of heart, or if you prefer less college-competition focus like Big Hero 6 or Onward.
Pros: charming monster college vibe; lots of fun set pieces; strong kids-and-adults appeal | Cons: not as heartful; college comedy can drag; not as good as original
Themes
- friendship
- monster
- door
- training camp
- dormitory
- feud
- bully
- prequel
- best friend
- university
- game
- fraternity
- +3 more
Awards & recognition
- Annie Award
- Kids' Choice Award — Favorite Animated Movie · 2014 · nominated
- Annie Award — Best Animated Feature · 2013 · nominated
- Critics' Choice Movie Award — Best Animated Feature · 2013 · nominated
Cast & crew
Billy Crystal
as Mike (voice)
John Goodman
as Sullivan (voice)
Steve Buscemi
as Randy (voice)
Helen Mirren
as Dean Hardscrabble (voice)
Peter Sohn
as Squishy (voice)
Joel Murray
as Don (voice)
Sean Hayes
as Terri (voice)
Dave Foley
as Terry (voice)
Charlie Day
as Art (voice)
Alfred Molina
as Professor Knight (voice)
Directed by Dan Scanlon