# Monsters, Inc. (2001)

> A lovable monster and his wisecracking partner protect a lost human child while exposing the fear-driven machinery of their extraordinary city.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/466

## Facts

- Runtime: 92 min
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
- Director: Pete Docter
- Cast: John Goodman, Billy Crystal, Mary Gibbs, Steve Buscemi, James Coburn, Jennifer Tilly, Bob Peterson, John Ratzenberger
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0198781/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, whimsical, warm, family movie night, kids movie night

## Synopsis

In a world where monsters scare children for energy, a heartwarming adventure unfolds when a little girl enters their realm.

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