ParaNorman
2012, English. Directed by Sam Fell & Chris Butler.
It's all fun and games until someone raises the dead.
In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock can speak to the dead, but no one other than his eccentric new friend believes his ability is real. One day, Norman's eccentric uncle tells him of a ritual he must perform to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch centuries ago.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Sam FellDirector
- Chris ButlerDirector
- Kodi Smit-McPheeNorman Babcock (voice)
- Tucker AlbrizziNeil Downe (voice)
- Anna KendrickCourtney Babcock (voice)
- Casey AffleckMitch Downe (voice)
- Christopher Mintz-PlasseAlvin (voice)
- Leslie MannSandra Babcock (voice)
- Jeff GarlinPerry Babcock (voice)
- Elaine StritchGrandma Babcock (voice)
- Bernard HillJudge Hopkins (voice)
- Jodelle FerlandAggie Prenderghast (voice)
- Tempestt BledsoeSheriff Hooper (voice)
- Alex BorsteinMrs. Henscher (voice)
Details
- Released
- 3 August 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Chris Butler
- Budget
- $60M
- Box office
- $107M
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ParaNorman: quick answers
Is ParaNorman worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 2,917 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is ParaNorman?
ParaNorman runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does ParaNorman have a post-credits scene?
Yes. ParaNorman has a scene after the credits, so don’t leave early.
ParaNorman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
ParaNorman is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is ParaNorman on?
ParaNorman isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like ParaNorman?
If you liked ParaNorman, try Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, Shrek Forever After, The Croods: A New Age.
Who directed ParaNorman?
ParaNorman (2012) was directed by Sam Fell and Chris Butler and stars Kodi Smit-McPhee, Tucker Albrizzi, Anna Kendrick.