The Boxtrolls
Seen it?2014 | 97 min | Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
An orphaned boy raised by underground creatures called Boxtrolls comes up from the sewers and out of his box to save his family and the town from the evil exterminator, Archibald Snatcher.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$108 million worldwide on a $60 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 194K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Graham Annable, Anthony Stacchi
- Ben KingsleySnatcher (voice)
- Isaac Hempstead WrightEggs (voice)
- Elle FanningWinnie Portley-Rind (voice)
- Dee Bradley BakerFish / Wheels / Bucket (voice)
- Toni ColletteLady Cynthia Portley-Rind (voice)
- Jared HarrisLord Portley-Rind (voice)
- Nick FrostMr. Trout (voice)
- Richard AyoadeMr. Pickles (voice)
- Tracy MorganMr. Gristle (voice)
- Simon PeggHerbert Trubshaw (voice)