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Monster House

Play trailer Poster for Monster House PG,  2006,  1h 31m,  Kids & Family/ Fantasy/ Adventure/ Comedy/ Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 74% 158 Reviews Tomatometer 64% 100,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
74% Tomatometer 158 Reviews 64% Popcornmeter 100,000+ Ratings
No adults believe three youths' (Mitchel Musso, Spencer Locke, Sam Lerner) assertion that a neighboring residence is a living creature that means them harm. With Halloween approaching, the trio must find a way to destroy the structure before innocent trick-or-treaters meet ghastly ends.
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Critics Consensus

Monster House welcomes kids and adults alike into a household full of smart, monstrous fun.

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Philip French Guardian Aug 12, 2006
One of the best animated movies of the past couple of years and the most enjoyable family entertainment of recent months. Go to Full Review
Ian Freer Empire Magazine Aug 11, 2006
4/5
A scary, sharp, funny movie, this is the best kids' flick of the year so far. Go to Full Review
Steven D. Greydanus Decent Films Aug 9, 2006
B+
A bracingly icy breath of fresh air, a tween-oriented family film that is unabashedly out to frighten… an excursion into primal fears of places you don’t want to walk past at night. Go to Full Review
Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Sep 9, 2025
4/5
Delightful gateway horror that manages to deliver both an authentically spooky premise and plenty of slapstick glee. Go to Full Review
Preston Barta Denton Record-Chronicle Oct 25, 2024
This coming-of-age film delves into a variety of universal themes, such as the complexities of love, the inevitability of death, and the challenges of moving forward, all with the utmost sensitivity and grace. Go to Full Review
Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Nov 21, 2020
6/10
For reasons unknown, Sony Pictures decided to release this perfectly Halloween-themed children's film in the middle of June. Go to Full Review
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Feb 2, 2019 The best animated movie ever made!
Finn L Jan 16, 2019 A very fun family horror film with a good cast of characters.
Theodore W Nov 14, 2018 This film was almost good.
Albus R Oct 31, 2018 10 out of 10 would watch again.
Poe G Oct 6, 2018 Scary mixed with action, pretty good movie! Would recommend!
Kylo G Sep 2, 2018 I have the books and the DVD for monster house And I loved it
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Gil Kenan

Director

Steve Buscemi

Nebbercracker

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Zee

Mitchel Musso

DJ

Spencer Locke

Jenny

Sam Lerner

Chowder

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Synopsis No adults believe three youths' (Mitchel Musso, Spencer Locke, Sam Lerner) assertion that a neighboring residence is a living creature that means them harm. With Halloween approaching, the trio must find a way to destroy the structure before innocent trick-or-treaters meet ghastly ends.
Director
Gil Kenan
Producer
Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey
Screenwriter
Ron Schrab, Dan Harmon, Pamela Pettler
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Sony Pictures Entertainment, ImageMovers, Amblin Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, Relativity Media
Rating
PG (Scary Images and Sequences|Brief Language|Some Crude Humor|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 21, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 5, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$73.7M
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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