Coraline 2009
“Be careful what you wish for.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Director
- Henry Selick
- Networks
- LAIKA, Pandemonium
- Where to Stream
- ITVX, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
What is Coraline?
Coraline is a 2009 American stop-motion animated gothic dark fantasy horror film written, co-produced, and directed by Henry Selick. Based on the 2002 novella by Neil Gaiman, the production served as the first feature film from Laika Studios.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 5, 2009
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- LAIKA, Pandemonium
- Budget
- $60,000,000
- Revenue
- $185,860,104
- Genres
- Animation, Family, Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.9/10 from 9,139 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~100 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- LAIKA, Pandemonium
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Overview
Coraline is a 2009 American stop-motion animated gothic dark fantasy horror film written, co-produced, and directed by Henry Selick. Based on the 2002 novella by Neil Gaiman, the production served as the first feature film from Laika Studios. The story follows an eleven-year-old girl named Coraline who, while wandering her rambling old house in a boring new town, discovers a hidden door. Behind this door lies an alternate universe that resembles her own life but appears strangely idealized and better. To remain in this fantasy world, Coraline must make a frighteningly real sacrifice. As she explores this parallel reality, she encounters neighbors such as the Amazing Bobinsky at the Pink Palace. However, the girl soon discovers that the world holds sinister secrets that threaten to trap her there forever. The film features the voice talents of Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Jennifer Saunders, and Dawn French. It has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes and is rated PG for audiences.
Should you watch it?
“An adventurous girl discovers a hidden door leading to a strangely idealized version of her own life.”
- mesmerizing stop-motion animation
- based on a Neil Gaiman novella
- contains frightening elements
- darker themes may be intense
Watch it if you enjoy visually striking stop-motion animation with a dark, fantasy-driven narrative.
The film is rated PG and contains dark fantasy and horror elements that may be frightening for some viewers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the animation style of Coraline?
The film is produced using stop-motion animation.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Henry Selick.
Is the film based on a book?
Yes, the film is based on the 2002 novella by Neil Gaiman.
Who provides the voice for the main character?
Dakota Fanning stars as the voice of Coraline.
What is the film's rating?
The film is rated PG.
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