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Movie Info

Release Date: November 01, 2001
Runtime: 92 minutes
Genres:
Comedy Family Animation
Budget: $115,000,000
Revenue: $579,700,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
🇺🇸 United States of America
Spoken Languages:
English
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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96%
Tomatometer
79
79/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.9/10
TMDB
19,590 votes
8.1/10
IMDb
1,073,028 votes
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Monsters, Inc.

2001

"Fear is out, laughter is in!"

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Hidden City? 🇫🇷 FR: Monstres & Compagnie? 🇯🇵 JA: モンスターズインク? 🇨🇳 ZH: 怪兽公司? 🇸🇦 AR: شركة المرعبين المحدودة?

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 7+

7+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 0/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 0/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Connections with other movies

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Box Office

Budget: $115,000,000
Revenue: $579,700,000
Profit $464,700,000
ROI +404.1% (5x)

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Monsters, Inc. is directed by Pete Docter .

Cast of Monsters, Inc.

John Goodman as Sullivan (voice) in Monsters, Inc.
John Goodman
Sullivan (voice)
Billy Crystal as Mike (voice) in Monsters, Inc.
Billy Crystal
Mike (voice)
Steve Buscemi as Randall (voice) in Monsters, Inc.
Steve Buscemi
Randall (voice)
James Coburn as Waternoose (voice) in Monsters, Inc.
James Coburn
Waternoose (voice)

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Directors

Pete Docter - Director in Monsters, Inc.
Pete Docter
Director

Keywords

#duringcreditsstinger 217 #villain 133 #family 89 #hilarious 82 #playful 66 #kidnapping 62 #cheerful 58 #friends 46 #best friend 39 #monster 33 #rivalry 26 #cheating 19 #parallel world 11 #panic 6 #invisibility 5

Trivia & Fun Facts about Monsters, Inc.

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  • The animators at Pixar used a unique technique to create the texture of Sulley's fur, employing a system called 'faux fur,' which involved layering thousands of individual hair strands to achieve a realistic look.

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  • During the film, a brief moment features a pizza truck with the name 'Pizza Planet,' linking 'Monsters, Inc.' to the 'Toy Story' franchise, where the truck first appeared.

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  • John Goodman, who voiced Sulley, was initially hesitant to take on the role due to concerns about being typecast, but ultimately embraced the character and its family-friendly appeal.

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  • In one scene, when Mike is trying to impress Celia, he briefly holds a large amount of candy, which is a nod to the fact that his character is often associated with food-related humor throughout the film.

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  • The character of Randall Boggs, voiced by Steve Buscemi, shares visual similarities with characters from other Pixar films, particularly the chameleon from 'A Bug's Life,' showcasing a connection between the films' universes.

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  • The voice of Boo was provided by Mary Gibbs, who was only two years old at the time of recording, resulting in her spontaneous and genuine reactions being captured for the character's lines.

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  • To enhance the emotional impact of the film, the score composed by Randy Newman features a blend of jazz and orchestral elements, contributing to both the comedic and heartfelt moments throughout the story.

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