A Monster Calls
2018, English. Directed by Sally Cookson.
The Old Vic in association with Bristol Old Vic, Jonathan Church Productions & Global Creatures’ present their Olivier Award-winning production, A Monster Calls. Thirteen-year-old Conor and his mum have managed just fine since his dad moved to America. But now his mum’s very sick and she’s not getting any better. His grandmother won’t stop interfering and the kids at school won’t look him in the eye. Then, one night, at seven minutes past midnight, Conor is woken by something at his window. A monster has come walking. It’s come to tell Conor tales from when it walked before. And when it’s finished, Conor must tell his own story and face his deepest fears. On publication, A Monster Calls became a bestseller with children and adults alike with its dazzling insight into love, loss and healing. It garnered huge critical acclaim, including an unprecedented double win of the Carnegie and Greenaway Medals for outstanding children’s literature and illustration.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Sally CooksonDirector
- Matthew TennysonConor
- Marianne OldhamMum / Ensemble
- Stuart GoodwinMonster / Ensemble
- Selina CadellGrandma / Ensemble
- Felix HayesDad / Ensemble
- Hammed AnimashaunAnton / Ensemble
- Nandi BhebheMiss Godfrey / Ensemble
- Matt CostainMr Marl / Ensemble
- George FrostSully / Ensemble
- Jonathan HolbySwing
- John LeaderHarry / Ensemble
- Witney WhiteLily / Ensemble
Details
- Released
- 5 June 2018
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Patrick Ness
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What A Monster Calls is based on
A Monster Calls is adapted from a novel.
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A Monster Calls runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
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A Monster Calls isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Monster Calls?
If you liked A Monster Calls, try Where the Wild Things Are, Big Fish, Lorenzo's Oil.
Who directed A Monster Calls?
A Monster Calls (2018) was directed by Sally Cookson and stars Matthew Tennyson, Marianne Oldham, Stuart Goodwin.
What is A Monster Calls based on?
A Monster Calls is adapted from a novel.