A Monster in Paris

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A Monster in Paris

PG

2011

1h 30m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Comedy

Animation

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Raoul and Emile accidentally release a monster from an eccentric scientist's greenhouse and vow to track it down. They soon realize the beast may not be as menacing as it appears and try to save it from a corrupt police chief.

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Dan Brightmore

Little White Lies

Above all it's just plain fun, and the songs are catchy, too.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 30, 2012

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London Evening Standard

Bibo Bergeron's charmingly animated but fiendishly plotted feature is up for an Oscar and just about deserves the compliment for originality, if not for its storyline.

Jan 27, 2012

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

The film has something of Hugo's Hunchback of Notre Dame, and indeed King Kong, but has an eccentric style of its own: a decent children's film.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 26, 2012

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Joseph Walsh

CineVue

There are moments where the action drags, but ultimately, A Monster in Paris is worth seeing for the beautiful animation and songs alone.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 24, 2018

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Jo Berry

The National (UAE)

This is almost more for adults than children, who may not appreciate the richly coloured animation, the lovely period-style music or the gentle storyline that relies on warm humour rather than out-and-out laughs.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 21, 2017

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Yasmin Shehab

Cairo360

It's quaint, a little rustic but magical in its own way.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 28, 2017

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Noel L

What a sweet romantic musical about how you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover (at least that what I thought the deeper message was)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/12/25

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Avalynn J

it was really good and i think every kid must see it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/03/25

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Estuard F

Quiero más de esta belleza parisina.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/24

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Julietta :

Loved it! The song "La seine and I" is so beautiful I could listen to it all the time <3

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/24

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Raven M

It was written very good. The voice cast was very good and the characters were relatable to both kids and adults .

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/12/23

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Audience Member

This story is a must for family movie night. The main theme, although conventional is portrayed uniquely. But the story itself is exceptional and the music is absolutely amazing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Bibo Bergeron

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Adam Goldberg

Raoul

Catherine O'Hara

Madame Carlotta

Danny Huston

Préfet Maynott

Bob Balaban

Pâté

Jay Harrington

Emile

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Synopsis

Raoul and Emile accidentally release a monster from an eccentric scientist's greenhouse and vow to track it down. They soon realize the beast may not be as menacing as it appears and try to save it from a corrupt police chief.

Director: Bibo Bergeron
Producer: Luc Besson
Screenwriter: Bibo Bergeron, Stéphane Kazandjian
Production Co: Bibo Films, EuropaCorp, Walking The Dog, France 3 Cinéma
Rating: PG (Mild Rude Humor|Gunplay|Some Action Violence)
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Comedy, Animation
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2013
Runtime: 1h 30m

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