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A Monster Calls (2016)
Director: J.A. Bayona
Cast: Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones, Toby Kebbell
Runtime108 min
Rating12A
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12-year-old Conor encounters an ancient tree monster who proceeds to help him cope with his mother's terminal illness and being bullied in school.
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A Monster Calls, the 2016 fantasy film directed by J.A. Bayona, received critical acclaim upon release, with praise for its emotional storytelling, visuals, and performances. The film was nominated for several awards, including two BAFTAs. Audiences have also responded positively, with the film holding a rating of 7.5/10 on IMDb and a 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating widespread appreciation from viewers.
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This fantasy drama, directed by J.A. Bayona, blends elements of magical realism with a poignant story about a young boy coping with his mother's illness, exploring themes of grief and self-discovery in a visually striking manner that could resonate with the user's preferred films.
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A Monster Calls is a 2016 dark fantasy drama film directed by J. A. Bayona and starring Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones, Toby Kebbell, and Liam Neeson. Featuring a screenplay adapted by Patrick Ness from his own 2011 novel of the same name, the film follows a boy grappling with his mother's terminal illness who is visited and told stories by a giant anthropomorphic yew tree.
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