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A monster calls, Focus Features presents in association with Participant Media/River Road Entertainment ; screenplay by Patrick Ness, based upon his novel ; directed by Juan Antonio Bayona ; produced by Belen Atienza

Label
A monster calls, Focus Features presents in association with Participant Media/River Road Entertainment ; screenplay by Patrick Ness, based upon his novel ; directed by Juan Antonio Bayona ; produced by Belen Atienza
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Rating: PG-13; for thematic content and some scary images
Main title
A monster calls
Medium
videorecording DVD
Responsibility statement
Focus Features presents in association with Participant Media/River Road Entertainment ; screenplay by Patrick Ness, based upon his novel ; directed by Juan Antonio Bayona ; produced by Belen Atienza
Runtime
109
Summary
Twelve-year-old Conor, dealing with his mother's illness, a less-than-sympathetic grandmother, and bullying classmates, finds a most unlikely ally when a monster appears at his bedroom window. Ancient, wild, and relentless, the monster guides Conor on a journey of courage, faith, and truth
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
Classification
resource.filmdirector
resource.screenwriter