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The Boxtrolls

2014Movie1 h 37 minPG

AnimationComedy
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic616.9Rotten Tomatoes78%63%

An eccentric, wondrous animated movie about fantasy and growing up, with standout visual style and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes... even rectangles.

An orphaned boy raised by underground creatures called Boxtrolls comes up from the sewers and out of his box to save his family and the town from the evil exterminator, Archibald Snatcher.

Feels like

  • Gothic Whimsy
  • Steampunk Fantasy
  • Visual Masterpiece
  • Heartwarming Adventure
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Rich Sound Design
  • Family Bonding
  • Dark Fairy Tale
  • Artisanal Animation
  • Joyful Chaos

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Anthony Stacchi, Graham Annable
Written by
Irena Brignull, Adam Pava, Alan Snow
Produced by
Travis Knight, David Bleiman Ichioka
Music by
Dario Marianelli

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Facts

September 10, 2014 · 1 h 37 min · PG

Released
September 10, 2014
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$108 million
Available in
58 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Punny Name, Foil, Sommelier Speak +9

  • Punny Name
  • Foil
  • Sommelier Speak
  • Brick Joke
  • Scenery Censor
  • Darkest Hour
  • Truth in Television
  • Platonic Co-Parenting
  • Species Title
  • Dramatic Irony
  • "The Hero Sucks" Song
  • Foreshadowing

12 of 54 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Boxtrolls?"

Questions about The Boxtrolls

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Boxtrolls?

HuluHBO MaxPeacockPeacock Premium+

In the United States, The Boxtrolls streams on Hulu, HBO Max, and Peacock. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is The Boxtrolls worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 61).

Is The Boxtrolls okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Boxtrolls make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10) and absurd humor (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Boxtrolls?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Boxtrolls use?

Punny NameFoilSommelier SpeakBrick JokeScenery CensorDarkest HourTruth in TelevisionPlatonic Co-ParentingSpecies TitleDramatic Irony"The Hero Sucks" SongForeshadowingand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Punny Name, Foil, and Sommelier Speak.