# Monsters University (2013)

> At a monster university, an ambitious underdog and a gifted rival turn campus competition into an unlikely lifelong friendship.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/42816

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Animation, Family, Comedy, Fantasy
- Director: Dan Scanlon
- Cast: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren, Peter Sohn, Joel Murray, Sean Hayes, Dave Foley
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1453405/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, energetic, warm, family movie night, lazy sunday

## Synopsis

A heartwarming tale of friendship and rivalry unfolds in the world of monsters.

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