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Monsters, Inc.

2001·Movie
1h 32min·G
IMDb8.1Metacritic798.6Rotten Tomatoes96%90%

Where to watch

Disney+fuboTV

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Monsters, Inc. fingerprint

High energy, big heart.

Energy

Spectacular and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Fantasy and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and editing

  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

It's nothing personal. It's just their job.

Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. When a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it's the monsters who are scared silly, and it's up to Sulley and Mike to keep her out of sight and get her back home.
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Crew

Directed by:
Bob Peterson, Pete Docter, Lee Unkrich
Written by:
Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, Pete Docter
Produced by:
Andrew Stanton, John Lasseter, Mary Hidalgo
Composed by:
Gary Rydstrom, Gary Rydstrom, Randy Newman

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Media

Questions about Monsters, Inc.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Monsters, Inc. legally?

Disney+fuboTV

Monsters, Inc. is included with a subscription to Disney+ and fuboTV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Monsters, Inc. worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Monsters, Inc. rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Monsters, Inc.?

1 h 32 min

Monsters, Inc. runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Monsters, Inc.?

Critics88
Audiences86

Yes. Critics average 88 and audiences 86 out of 100, so both groups see Monsters, Inc. much the same way.

Was Monsters, Inc. a box office hit?

Budget$115 million
Box office$580 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $115 million to make and earned $580 million worldwide, 5.0 times its budget.

What language is Monsters, Inc. in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Monsters, Inc.?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Monsters, Inc. in 88 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.