---
title: "Coraline"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/coraline-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 14836
imdb_id: "tt0327597"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 9139
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Coraline (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/coraline-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An adventurous girl discovers a hidden door leading to a strangely idealized version of her own life."

### Why Watch
- mesmerizing stop-motion animation
- based on a Neil Gaiman novella

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains frightening elements
- darker themes may be intense
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG and contains dark fantasy and horror elements that may be frightening for some viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gothic, dark fantasy, animated, eerie

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | ITVX Premium | ITVX | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Henry Selick
- **Networks / Studios**: LAIKA, Pandemonium

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dakota Fanning** as *Coraline Jones (voice)*
- **Teri Hatcher** as *Mel Jones / Other Mother (voice)*
- **Jennifer Saunders** as *Miss April Spink / Other Spink (voice)*
- **Dawn French** as *Miss Miriam Forcible / Other Forcible (voice)*
- **Keith David** as *The Cat (voice)*
- **John Hodgman** as *Charlie Jones / Other Father (voice)*
- **Robert Bailey Jr.** as *Wyborne 'Wybie' Lovat (voice)*
- **Ian McShane** as *Mr. Sergei Alexander Bobinsky / Other Bobinsky (voice)*
- **Aankha Neal** as *Sweet Ghost Girl (voice)*
- **George Selick** as *Ghost Boy (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the animation style of Coraline?
The film is produced using stop-motion animation.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Henry Selick.

### Q: Is the film based on a book?
Yes, the film is based on the 2002 novella by Neil Gaiman.

### Q: Who provides the voice for the main character?
Dakota Fanning stars as the voice of Coraline.

### Q: What is the film's rating?
The film is rated PG.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Coraline (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coraline_(film))
- [Coraline - LAIKA Studios](https://www.laika.com/our-films/coraline)
- [Watch Coraline | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/70105599)
- [Coraline streaming: where to watch movie online? - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/coraline)
- [Coraline - Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/coraline)
- [Watch Coraline (2009) - Free Movies | Tubi](https://tubitv.com/movies/667315/coraline)

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