
Little Monsters
A vibrant and whimsical family comedy, *Little Monsters* explores childhood fears through a playfully inverted lens. Instead of battling a creature under the bed, two brothers discover a boisterous, prank-loving community of monsters seeking connection and amusement – with the younger brother initiating a surprising friendship with Maurice, the monster in charge. The film revels in a chaotic, imaginative world built on playful mischief, challenging the familiar dynamic of children fearing the unknown and instead embracing a delightfully absurd reality where "scary" translates to silly and supportive. It’s a heartwarming tale about overcoming anxieties not through bravery, but through acceptance and finding common ground with the things we initially perceive as frightening, delivered with a contagious energy and imaginative creature design.
Movie Details
- Director
- Richard Greenberg
- Release Date
- 1989-08-25
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (218)
Cast
- Fred Savage
- Howie Mandel
- Daniel Stern
- Margaret Whitton













