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Monster Family

2017Movie1 h 33 minPG

AnimationFamily
28
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Metacritic–5.8Rotten Tomatoes10%24%

A hopeful animated movie about family and fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for big ideas, romance or tears.

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Story

The Wishbone family are far from happy. In an attempt to reconnect as a family, they plan a fun night out. However, the plan backfires when they are cursed and all turned into Monsters.

Feels like

  • Family-Friendly Fun
  • Monster Transformation
  • Whimsical Adventure
  • 3D Animation
  • Lighthearted Humor
  • Family Bonding
  • Fantasy World
  • Safe Entertainment

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Holger Tappe
Written by
Catharina Junk, David Safier
Produced by
Holger Tappe
Music by
Hendrik Schwarzer

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Facts

August 24, 2017 · 1 h 33 min · PG

Released
August 24, 2017
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Animation, Family, Fantasy, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, Germany
Box office
$29 million
Available in
46 countries

Tropes

The Team Normal, Curse Escape Clause, Brainwashed +9

  • The Team Normal
  • Curse Escape Clause
  • Brainwashed
  • Comically Missing the Point
  • I Owe You My Life
  • I Owe You My Life
  • Disproportionate Retribution
  • Superpower-Negating Disability
  • Comedic Underwear Exposure
  • Heel–Face Turn
  • Not Even Bothering with the Accent
  • Spared by the Adaptation

12 of 45 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Monster Family?"

Questions about Monster Family

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Monster Family?

PrimePeacockThe RokuHooplaPluto TVPlexXumo PlayPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Monster Family streams on Prime and Peacock, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 29 other countries.

Is Monster Family worth watching?

28
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 28 (IMDb 4.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 10%). Audiences rate it higher (43 out of 100) than critics (10).

Is there a sequel to Monster Family?

  1. Monster Family (2017)
  2. Monster Family 2 (2021)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Monster Family 2 (2021).

Is Monster Family okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Monster Family make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Monster Family?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Monster Family use?

The Team NormalCurse Escape ClauseBrainwashedComically Missing the PointI Owe You My LifeI Owe You My LifeDisproportionate RetributionSuperpower-Negating DisabilityComedic Underwear ExposureHeel–Face TurnNot Even Bothering with the AccentSpared by the Adaptationand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including The Team Normal, Curse Escape Clause, and Brainwashed.