Monsters, Inc.

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Pete Docter, David Silverman, Lee Unkrich

Producer:

Darla K. Anderson

Writer:

Jill Culton, Jeff Pidgeon, Ralph Eggleston

Release Date:

Nov 2, 2001

Runtime:

1hr 32m

Synopsis

In order to power the city, monsters have to scare children so that they scream. However, the children are toxic to the monsters, and after a child gets through, 2 monsters realize things may not be what they think.

Cast

  • John Goodman
  • Billy Crystal
  • Mary Gibbs
  • Steve Buscemi
  • James Coburn
  • Jennifer Tilly
  • Bob Peterson
  • John Ratzenberger
  • Frank Oz
  • Daniel Gerson

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • Sep 20, 2022

    door city over here

    8.1K Likes
    Karsten
    Karsten
    Nov 6, 2019

    mike: i remember the first time i laid eye on you me everytime i watch: wow that was a good line, clever

    6.7K Likes
    bel
    bel
    Jun 20, 2020

    Too unrealistic. There's no way a CEO would be so swiftly arrested for corruption. It's a complete fantasy.

    6.1K Likes
    Jack Moulton
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    Aug 7, 2016

    the monsters inc warehouse closet door chase scene > the inception hotel corridor fight scene

    5.3K Likes
    👽hayley👽
    👽hayley👽
    Jun 30, 2019

    i love my two dads: james p. sullivan and mike wazowski

    4.2K Likes
    stephanie ✨
    stephanie ✨
    Sep 22, 2019

    Boo?Kitty!With the exception of the Toy Story franchise, I believe this has the best ending scene out of all the Pixar films. So gentle and heartwarming.

    3.9K Likes
    Syaoran
    Syaoran
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    iconic door sequence that is, for some reason, still not a roller coaster at a Disney park

    3.4K Likes
    fran hoepfner
    fran hoepfner
    Nov 5, 2020

    "get that gator, mama! get him!"

    2.7K Likes
    john
    john
    Jun 29, 2020

    nothing but respect for my gay dads sulley and mike wazowaski

    2.7K Likes
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    S B

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  • Feetlovertarintino
    Feetlovertarintino liked
    Monsters, Inc.

    I hated Boo as a child and deeply wanted to commit violence toward her

    7 😭 😂 🔥 29 4Y
    Jacob Hall
    Jacob Hall liked
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    had to watch this movie for english class when going over critical theory or something like that but basically it ruined the movie for me

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    lex
    lex disliked
    Monsters, Inc.

    5/10 can't tell the difference between this and monsters uni. would never recommend this film and would never watch it again.

    14 3Y
  • bryanna
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    Monsters, Inc.

    I still cry for the end every time i watch this movie btw its so good i rly will never get tired of it its my whole childhood

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    literally_sanji
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    mike and sully should kisss

    2 😂 👀 2 2Y
    michael
    michael liked
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    LITERALLY LOVEEEE

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  • Vivian
    Vivian liked
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    Boo!! I love this movie with all my heart, and forever will. It's one of my childhood favorites and I still very much enjoy watching it.

    🔥 2 4Y
    cool guy
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    :( <3 randall is so me

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    why is sully green

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Universal acclaim based on 727 Reviews
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Marvels of animation abound in Monsters, Inc. -- when it comes to irreverent humor and real heart, Monsters doesn't quite measure up.

Metacritic review by Rita Kempley
Rita Kempley
Washington Post
80

Confirms that despite all the technical tools at their disposal, one thing counts head and shoulders above razzle-dazzle eye candy (or anything else, for that matter): the story and characters, and Monsters, Inc. introduces worthy additions to the Pixar pantheon.

Metacritic review by Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
Film Threat
50

But Monsters, Inc. -- directed by Pixar soldier Pete Docter, not by master digital comic John Lasseter -- turns out to be stingy on context, commentary, and the prism-ing view of pop culture that made the earlier films mint.

Metacritic review by Michael Atkinson
Michael Atkinson
Village Voice

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monsters, Inc. (2001) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as G (General Audiences), so all ages are admitted.
How long is Monsters, Inc. (2001)?
The movie is 1hr 32min long.
What's Monsters, Inc. (2001) about?
In order to power the city, monsters have to scare children so that they scream. However, the children are toxic to the monsters, and after a child gets through, 2 monsters realize things may not be what they think.
Who's the cast of Monsters, Inc. (2001)?
  • John Goodman as Sullivan
  • Billy Crystal as Mike
  • Mary Gibbs as Boo
  • Steve Buscemi as Randall
  • James Coburn as Waternoose
  • Jennifer Tilly as Celia
  • Bob Peterson as Roz
  • John Ratzenberger as Yeti
  • Frank Oz as Fungus
  • Daniel Gerson as Needleman, Smitty
Who's the director behind Monsters, Inc. (2001)?
Pete Docter, David Silverman and Lee Unkrich directed Monsters, Inc. (2001).
Who produced Monsters, Inc. (2001)?
Darla K. Anderson produced Monsters, Inc. (2001).