A Monster Calls (2018)
The Old Vic in association with Bristol Old Vic, Jonathan Church Productions & Global Creatures’ present their Olivier Award-winning production, A Monster Calls. Thirteen-year-old Conor and his mum have managed just fine since his dad moved to America. But now his mum’s very sick and she’s not getting any better. His grandmother won’t stop interfering and the kids at school won’t look him in the eye. Then, one night, at seven minutes past midnight, Conor is woken by something at his window. A monster has come walking. It’s come to tell Conor tales from when it walked before. And when it’s finished, Conor must tell his own story and face his deepest fears. On publication, A Monster Calls became a bestseller with children and adults alike with its dazzling insight into love, loss and healing. It garnered huge critical acclaim, including an unprecedented double win of the Carnegie and Greenaway Medals for outstanding children’s literature and illustration.
Cast
- Matthew Tennyson - Conor
- Marianne Oldham - Mum / Ensemble
- Stuart Goodwin - Monster / Ensemble
- Selina Cadell - Grandma / Ensemble
- Felix Hayes - Dad / Ensemble
- Hammed Animashaun - Anton / Ensemble
- Nandi Bhebhe - Miss Godfrey / Ensemble
- Matt Costain - Mr Marl / Ensemble
- Georgia Frost - Sully / Ensemble
- Jonathan Holby - Swing
Screenplay
Themes
Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Reflections on Life and Death
Keywords
dreams, monster, based on novel or book, nightmare, grandparent grandchild relationship, tree, artist, terminal illness, cancer
Trailer
A Monster Calls TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is A Monster Calls about?
- The Old Vic in association with Bristol Old Vic, Jonathan Church Productions & Global Creatures’ present their Olivier Award-winning production, A Monster Calls. Thirteen-year-old Conor and his mum have managed just fine since his dad moved to America. But now his mum’s very sick and she’s not getting any better. His grandmother won’t stop interfering and the kids at school won’t look him in the eye. Then, one night, at seven minutes past midnight, Conor is woken by something at his window. A monster has come walking. It’s come to tell Conor tales from when it walked before. And when it’s finished, Conor must tell his own story and face his deepest fears. On publication, A Monster Calls became a bestseller with children and adults alike with its dazzling insight into love, loss and healing. It garnered huge critical acclaim, including an unprecedented double win of the Carnegie and Greenaway Medals for outstanding children’s literature and illustration.
- Who directed A Monster Calls?
- A Monster Calls was directed by Sally Cookson.
- Who stars in A Monster Calls?
- A Monster Calls stars Matthew Tennyson, Marianne Oldham, Stuart Goodwin, Selina Cadell, Felix Hayes, Hammed Animashaun.
- How long is A Monster Calls?
- A Monster Calls has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is A Monster Calls?
- A Monster Calls is a Drama film.
- Where was A Monster Calls produced?
- A Monster Calls was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of A Monster Calls?
- The themes of A Monster Calls include: Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Reflections on Life and Death.