A Monster Calls (2018)
1h 58m
Running Time
June 5, 2018Release Date

Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.

Matthew Tennyson
Conor

Marianne Oldham
Mum / Ensemble

Stuart Goodwin
Monster / Ensemble

Felix Hayes
Dad / Ensemble

Hammed Animashaun
Anton / Ensemble

Nandi Bhebhe
Miss Godfrey / Ensemble

Selina Cadell
Grandma / Ensemble

Matt Costain
Mr Marl / Ensemble

Georgia Frost
Sully / Ensemble

Jonathan Holby
Swing

John Leader
Harry / Ensemble

Witney White
Lily / Ensemble

Tessa Wood
Understudy Grandma

Patrick Ness
Writer

Bianca Ward
Costume Supervisor

Sally Cookson
Director
Media.

Details.
Release DateJune 5, 2018
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 58m
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
based on novel or book
grandparent grandchild relationship
monster
dream
artist
nightmare
tree
terminal illness
cancer