ParaNorman 2012
“It's all fun and games until someone raises the dead.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Director
- Sam Fell, Chris Butler
- Network
- LAIKA
- Where to Stream
- ITVX, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
What is ParaNorman?
"ParaNorman" is a stop-motion animated film. The story takes place in the town of Blithe Hollow, where the main character, Norman Babcock, possesses a unique ability.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 3, 2012
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- LAIKA
- Budget
- $60,000,000
- Revenue
- $107,307,220
- Genres
- Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 2,819 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~93 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- LAIKA
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Overview
"ParaNorman" is a stop-motion animated film. The story takes place in the town of Blithe Hollow, where the main character, Norman Babcock, possesses a unique ability. Norman's ability is not widely accepted by the people in his town, except for one eccentric individual who becomes his friend. Norman's new friend is informed by Norman's uncle about a ritual that Norman must perform to protect the town. This ritual is connected to a witch who cast a curse in the past. The curse was cast centuries ago.
Should you watch it?
“A misunderstood boy who speaks to the dead must protect his town from an ancient curse.”
- features unique animation
- combines comedy and adventure
- involves raising the dead
- features a town curse
Watch it if you enjoy animated family adventures with supernatural elements.
The film contains supernatural themes involving ghosts and a curse.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the release year of the film?
The film was released in 2012.
Where does the story take place?
The story takes place in the town of Blithe Hollow.
What unique ability does the main character have?
Norman Babcock can speak to the dead.
What threatens the town in the film?
The town is threatened by a curse cast by a witch centuries ago.
Who tells Norman about the ritual?
Norman's eccentric uncle tells him about the ritual.
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