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Monsters, Inc.

2001 · Movie · G · 92 min · ★ 7.9 · 88% critics

AnimationComedyFamily

Lovable monsters work at a scream-powered factory, where their top team tries to keep order in Monstropolis. When a little girl accidentally enters their world, the monsters become the ones who feel the fear, and they must hide her and help her get back home.

Also known as Hidden City

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Details
Years
2001
Release date
2001-11-01
Language
English
Rated
G
Runtime
92 min
Max quality
UHD
Critic score
88/100
TMDB rating
7.9/10 (19,805 votes)
Box office
$632,316,649
Budget
$115,000,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this playful, heartwarming monster adventure if you want laughs and sweet moments, and like worlds powered by surprising rules; Not for you if you dislike family-friendly comedy, or prefer more serious adventure like Up or The Lego Movie.

Pros: funny, wholesome fun; memorable monster duo; vibrant imaginative world | Cons: simple story at times; some pacing concerns

Themes

  • monster
  • panic
  • cheating
  • kidnapping
  • door
  • infant
  • villain
  • portal
  • rivalry
  • energy supply
  • friends
  • hijinks
  • +13 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Original Song · 2002
  • BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film · 2002
  • Academy AwardBest Original Score · 2002 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Animated Feature · 2002 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Sound Editing · 2002 · nominated
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  • Annie AwardBest Animated Feature · 2002 · nominated
  • Critics' Choice Movie AwardBest Animated Feature · 2001 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Pete Docter