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Monster House

Play trailer Poster for Monster House PG Released Jul 21, 2006 1h 31m Kids & Family Fantasy Adventure Comedy Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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No adults believe three youths' (Mitchel Musso, Spencer Locke, Sam Lerner) assertion that a neighboring residence is a living creature that means them harm. With Halloween approaching, the trio must find a way to destroy the structure before innocent trick-or-treaters meet ghastly ends.
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Monster House welcomes kids and adults alike into a household full of smart, monstrous fun.

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Sydney Morning Herald Set on Halloween, the script is original and nicely creepy, even when the boys are joined by a redhead named Jenny. Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 23, 2006 Full Review Philip French Guardian One of the best animated movies of the past couple of years and the most enjoyable family entertainment of recent months. Aug 12, 2006 Full Review Ian Freer Empire Magazine A scary, sharp, funny movie, this is the best kids' flick of the year so far. Rated: 4/5 Aug 11, 2006 Full Review Preston Barta Denton Record-Chronicle This coming-of-age film delves into a variety of universal themes, such as the complexities of love, the inevitability of death, and the challenges of moving forward, all with the utmost sensitivity and grace. Oct 25, 2024 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins For reasons unknown, Sony Pictures decided to release this perfectly Halloween-themed children's film in the middle of June. Rated: 6/10 Nov 21, 2020 Full Review Alberto Abuín Espinof A good movie that passes very quickly. [Full Review in Spanish] Feb 14, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ann It was honestly a really good movie overall it just felt like we was back being little watching this movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/16/22 Full Review todd p My absolute favorite animated movie! In fact, one of my top 10 movies of all time. Thrilling emotional rollercoaster ride. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/30/25 Full Review Daniel B The movie is stupid in a perfect way. I enjoyed watching it and recommend it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/30/25 Full Review Soumyajit G It's has very good storyline, and also some dark meaning behind this movie. Overall this movie is good. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/08/25 Full Review Maxwel M Engraçado, aterrorizante e divertido tudo na medida correta, filme PERFEITO! Com certeza um ótimo filme família, entrete tanto os adultos quanto as crianças. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/13/25 Full Review SirRoggothy _ Monster House is one of those movies you show your kids as their first horror movie. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/11/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis No adults believe three youths' (Mitchel Musso, Spencer Locke, Sam Lerner) assertion that a neighboring residence is a living creature that means them harm. With Halloween approaching, the trio must find a way to destroy the structure before innocent trick-or-treaters meet ghastly ends.
Director
Gil Kenan
Producer
Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey
Screenwriter
Ron Schrab, Dan Harmon, Pamela Pettler
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Sony Pictures Entertainment, ImageMovers, Amblin Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media
Rating
PG (Scary Images and Sequences|Brief Language|Some Crude Humor|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 21, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 5, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$73.7M
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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