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Little Monsters

1989·Movie
1h 42min·PG
IMDb6.1Metacritic–6.3Rotten Tomatoes44%62%

Where to watch

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High energy.

Energy

Scary and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some slapstick and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Fantasy and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

They cause all the trouble. But you’ll have all the fun.

A young boy is scared of the monster under his bed. He asks his 6th grade brother to swap rooms for the night as a bet that the monster really exists. Soon the brother becomes friends with the monster and discovers a whole new world of fun and games under his bed where pulling pranks on kids and other monsters is the main attraction.
Monster Adventure80s FantasyChildhood FriendshipEscapist FunFamily EntertainmentNostalgic ToneWhimsical PlotUnder-the-Bed World

Crew

Directed by:
Richard Greenberg, Randall Badger, Liz Ryan
Written by:
Terry Rossio, Ted Elliott
Produced by:
John Davis, Dori Berinstein, Jack Grossberg
Composed by:
Gary Goetzman, David Newman, Tom Fleischman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Little Monsters

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Where can I stream Little Monsters legally?

PeacockThe RokuHooplaPlexFawesomePeacock Premium+MovieSphere+Howdy

Little Monsters is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Little Monsters worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 44%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Little Monsters rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Little Monsters?

1 h 42 min

Little Monsters runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Little Monsters?

Critics44
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate Little Monsters higher (62) than critics (44). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Little Monsters a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$793,775

No. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $793,775 worldwide, 11% of its budget.

What language is Little Monsters in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Little Monsters?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Little Monsters in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Little Monsters use?

The BullyFreeze-Frame EndingPulling Themselves TogetherMood WhiplashCreation SequenceThings That Go "Bump" in the NightBizarre Taste in FoodHeel–Face TurnGadgeteer GeniusThat Came Out WrongI Was Born ReadyFriendship Trinketand 71 more

TV Tropes lists 83 storytelling tropes for Little Monsters, including The Bully, Freeze-Frame Ending, Pulling Themselves Together.