ParaNorman
Seen it?2012 | 93 min | Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
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, adventure fans and families. If you loved Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone or Ghostbusters, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 BAFTA and 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$107 million worldwide on a $60 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 297K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sam Fell, Chris Butler
- 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)