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Coraline

Play trailer 1:44 Poster for Coraline PG 2009 1h 40m Kids & Family Fantasy Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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While exploring her new home, a girl named Coraline (Dakota Fanning) discovers a secret door, behind which lies an alternate world that closely mirrors her own but, in many ways, is better. She rejoices in her discovery, until Other Mother (Teri Hatcher) and the rest of her parallel family try to keep her there forever. Coraline must use all her resources and bravery to make it back to her own family and life.
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With its vivid stop-motion animation combined with Neil Gaiman's imaginative story, Coraline is a film that's both visually stunning and wondrously entertaining.

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Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Entertaining, funny and surprisingly suspenseful a times, Coraline is the perfect movie for your little one...and for the child in all of us. Rated: A Sep 12, 2017 Full Review Tom Charity CNN.com Coraline never stops taking artistic risks. I hope there's a brave enough audience out there willing to take the plunge. Nov 17, 2014 Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News All involved in this production deserve praise for turning Coraline into a triumph of storytelling and cinematic technology. Whether you're young, middle-age or older, you'll adore it. Rated: A- Nov 17, 2014 Full Review Collin Garbarino WORLD Coraline seems to have grown into an allegory that it was never meant to be. I honestly can’t think of a better analogy for our current algorithm-driven existence that promises to give us just what we want Rated: 3/4 Sep 10, 2024 Full Review Calum Cooper Cinerama Film Compelling, beautiful, dark, funny, horrifying, and everything in between, Coraline should be recognised for what it is: one of animated cinema’s greatest offerings. Rated: 5/5 Aug 24, 2024 Full Review Aaron Neuwirth We Live Entertainment This film is truly one of the best features ever to incorporate 3D, as it works not only on a visual level (it looks fantastic) but also on a narrative and thematic one. Rated: 8/10 Aug 21, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C Funny in 1 hour and 40 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/30/25 Full Review Nathan J. Rating: 8.4/10 Coraline is a dark, twisted, and breathtakingly beautiful modern fairy tale that's a masterpiece of stop-motion animation. Director Henry Selick and Laika's artists crafted a stunning, imaginative film exploring childhood dissatisfaction. Highlights - Technical Achievement: Monumental achievement in stop-motion animation with meticulous puppets and detailed sets. - Masterful Direction: Henry Selick's direction balances whimsical charm with palpable dread, creating a terrifying villain aka Beldam. - Faithful Adaptation: Screenplay is a fantastic adaptation of Neil Gaiman's novella, telling a powerful story about appreciating real love. Criticisms - Added Character: Wybie, who was not in the original novel, can feel clunky and serves as a vehicle for exposition. Verdict Coraline is a dark, beautiful, and timeless masterpiece, one of the greatest animated films, showcasing stunning artistry and technical achievement. A must-see for stop-motion and spooky story enthusiasts. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/30/25 Full Review Salva R Como positivo destacar a los personajes y su diseño y como el otro mundo coge y transforma los elementos reales. El amigo mudo da mucha ternura y también me gustan las vecinas chochas o no tan chochas de abajo. Como negativo, creo que la villana se deja ganar muy fácil y no genera una tensión o climax real, aunque entiendo que sea para niños. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/25/25 Full Review Wtf D. Iconic and well deserved Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/25/25 Full Review Allison N Coraline is one of those films that just stick out to you. It's a film that stays with you even after the credits roll. It's been a favorite of mine since my childhood. It's a movie I can watch over and over again and not get bored of it. It's a non-stop motion fantasy about a curious girl who discovers a secret door to a seemingly perfect version of her life but it's not so much that it seems to be. The films greatest strength is its visual design. It's very detailed. Theres just not a movie like it, I'm amazed every time. The way it shifts from the real, gray and dull world to a world that's vibrant and full of life. Showing how temping illusions can be. The creativity and craftmanship of each frame make it feel like you are watching a moving piece of art. Dakota Fanning's voice acting gives Coraline depth. She's not your typical kid character who blindly accepts what's around her. She's curious, brave, and sometimes a little bratty, which makes her character feel more real. Something about this movie's atmosphere is different from other films. It's not quite a horror film but it can be a bit spooky and unsettling at times, even though it's marketed as a kid's film. The button eyes, the melting hand, and the twisted other father, are nightmare fuel but also what gives the story real emotional weight. Overall Coraline is a masterpiece of stop-motion animation and storytelling. Whether you watch it for the visuals, the story or the subtle life lessons, it's a movie that never gets old. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/23/25 Full Review Ernie D Coraline is a visual masterpiece with a sinister undertone. I personally don’t understand why this movie was marketed for children, but to each their own. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/22/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis While exploring her new home, a girl named Coraline (Dakota Fanning) discovers a secret door, behind which lies an alternate world that closely mirrors her own but, in many ways, is better. She rejoices in her discovery, until Other Mother (Teri Hatcher) and the rest of her parallel family try to keep her there forever. Coraline must use all her resources and bravery to make it back to her own family and life.
Director
Henry Selick
Producer
Bill Mechanic, Claire Jennings, Henry Selick, Mary Sandell
Screenwriter
Henry Selick
Distributor
Focus Features
Production Co
Pandemonium, Laika, Focus Features
Rating
PG (Scary Images|Some Language|Suggestive Humor|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 6, 2009, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Oct 31, 2024
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$94.2M
Runtime
1h 40m
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