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Little Monsters

Play trailer Poster for Little Monsters PG Released Aug 25, 1989 1h 43m Kids & Family Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 Some of it is actually funny, if you still have a little brattiness left in your Bratskeller. Sep 27, 2019 Full Review Derek Deskins Edge Media Network 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. Sep 23, 2020 Full Review Alan Jones Radio Times A dismal disaster. Rated: 1/5 Sep 27, 2019 Full Review Germain Lussier io9.com 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. Sep 27, 2019 Full Review Joly Herman Common Sense Media For a movie about monsters, this flick has a bit of heart. Rated: 3/5 Sep 27, 2019 Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed A definite gateway title for blossoming horror fans. Oct 7, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cody W Awesome story, unique, awesome sound track and amazing growing up with this movie in the house Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/16/25 Full Review Stephen C LOL, 1 hour and 43 minutes of humor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $542,900.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/26/25 Full Review Anton H With jokes that still hold up, and a surprisingly beautiful musical score, this has a nostalgic ‘milk & cookies’ sense of comfort. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/08/24 Full Review Alex r 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. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/31/24 Full Review Ed R Horrible movie with a terrible plot. No nostalgia because it wasn’t popular. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/06/24 Full Review The MovieZilla P One of the most under-rated movies it's a classic Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/30/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Richard Greenberg

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Fred Savage

Brian Stevenson

Howie Mandel

Maurice

Daniel Stern

Glen Stevenson

Margaret Whitton

Holly Stevenson

Rick Ducommun

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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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