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The Boxtrolls 2014

“Heroes come in all shapes and sizes... even rectangles.”

Status
Released
Runtime
97 minutes
Director
Graham Annable, Anthony Stacchi
Network
LAIKA
★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 PG AnimationComedyFamilyFantasy Released
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What is The Boxtrolls?

The Boxtrolls is a film first released in 2014. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy.

Type
Film
Year
2014
Status
Released
Runtime
97 minutes
Release date
Sep 10, 2014
Studios
LAIKA
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.7/10
Episode runtime
~97 minutes
Status
Released
Network
LAIKA

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Overview

The Boxtrolls is a film first released in 2014. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by LAIKA. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A boy raised by sewer‑dwelling creatures must stop a ruthless exterminator.”

Reasons to watch
  • Whimsical animation style
  • Humorous family‑friendly adventure
  • Creative underground world
Keep in mind
  • Short runtime may leave some wanting more

Watch it if you enjoy quirky animated tales about unlikely heroes and whimsical fantasy.

Its PG rating and family‑friendly humor make it suitable for children, though some mild peril is present.

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What is the film's rating?

The Boxtrolls is rated PG.

How long is the movie?

It runs approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes.

When was it released?

It was released in the United States on September 26, 2014.

What type of film is it?

It is an animated comedy‑fantasy family film.

Who is the antagonist?

The villain is Archibald Snatcher, an exterminator seeking to destroy the Boxtrolls.

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