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Little Monsters

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Brian (Fred Savage) isn't scared of the monster living under the bed. On the contrary, when he gets to know the wild-eyed boogeyman, Maurice (Howie Mandel), the pair become fast friends. During the night, Maurice takes his young charge into the netherworld of monsters, where they have a great time making mischief in the lives of sleeping children. But Brian's opinion of Maurice and his freewheeling lifestyle changes when he discovers that he himself is turning into a monster.
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Chris Willman Los Angeles Times 09/27/2019
Some of it is actually funny, if you still have a little brattiness left in your Bratskeller. Go to Full Review Derek Deskins Edge Media Network 09/23/2020
It is 100 minutes of nails on a chalkboard and, in a more just world, would have resulted in the end of Howie Mandel's career. Go to Full Review Alan Jones Radio Times 09/27/2019
1/5
A dismal disaster. Go to Full Review Germain Lussier io9.com 09/27/2019
It pained me to watch such an impressive group of talent (the movie was written by the guys who made Aladdin, for crying out loud) shit the bed so massively, especially when my nostalgia reserves were so primed and ready to go. Go to Full Review Joly Herman Common Sense Media 09/27/2019
3/5
For a movie about monsters, this flick has a bit of heart. Go to Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed 10/07/2013
A definite gateway title for blossoming horror fans. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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cherry f @Cherryflu 4d 100% agree the negative reviews on this movie are overreacted the movie is absolutely amazing and nostalgic as people say, it's an old treasure people happened to find and see. I get shocked when i hear somebody has seen it. It's a classic to me. It didn't get the attention it deserved at it's totally underrated and a 10/10 movie See more Layla M Dec 1 This is honestly my favorite movie of all time. These negative comments are super upsetting and rude because this is actually the best movie ever created honestly. Been my favorite childhood movie since I was 3 and now into my early 20s this movie still reigns top. See more Cody W Sep 16 Awesome story, unique, awesome sound track and amazing growing up with this movie in the house See more Stephen C @bob25009 May 13 LOL, 1 hour and 43 minutes of humor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The worldwide gross is $793,775.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Anton H 11/08/2024 With jokes that still hold up, and a surprisingly beautiful musical score, this has a nostalgic ‘milk & cookies’ sense of comfort. See more Alex r 10/31/2024 This movie is very creative. But it doesn't belong as a children's film. Its far too dark and as a kid i remember getting nightmares from it . I rewatched it and found the world to be a fascinating idea. The acting is decent nothing special and the villains both minor and major are terrifying for a little kid. Their weaknesses and strengths are well balanced. I don't know how this movie can be rebooted. The characters chemistry works between Brian and Maurice and the character evolution feels natural. worth a watch. See more Read all reviews
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Richard Greenberg

Director

Fred Savage

Brian Stevenson

Howie Mandel

Maurice

Daniel Stern

Glen Stevenson

Margaret Whitton

Holly Stevenson

Rick Ducommun

Snik

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Synopsis Brian (Fred Savage) isn't scared of the monster living under the bed. On the contrary, when he gets to know the wild-eyed boogeyman, Maurice (Howie Mandel), the pair become fast friends. During the night, Maurice takes his young charge into the netherworld of monsters, where they have a great time making mischief in the lives of sleeping children. But Brian's opinion of Maurice and his freewheeling lifestyle changes when he discovers that he himself is turning into a monster.
Director
Richard Greenberg
Producer
Jeffrey A. Mueller, Andrew Licht, John Davis
Screenwriter
Terry Rossio, Ted Elliott
Distributor
United Artists
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Davis Entertainment, Vestron Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 25, 1989, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 7, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$542.9K
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Surround
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