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ParaNorman (2012)

โ€œIt's all fun and games until someone raises the dead.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 2,868 votes 1h 33m pg ComedyAdventureAnimationFamily

#49 of 232 films from 2012 #657 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Sam Fell, Chris Butler ยท Written by Chris Butler

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Overview

In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock can speak to the dead, but no one other than his eccentric new friend believes his ability is real. One day, Norman's eccentric uncle tells him of a ritual he must perform to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch centuries ago.

Cast

Kodi Smit-McPheeas Norman Babcock (voice)
Tucker Albrizzias Neil Downe (voice)
Jodelle Ferlandas Aggie Prenderghast (voice)
Anna Kendrickas Courtney Babcock (voice)
Casey Affleckas Mitch Downe (voice)
Leslie Mannas Sandra Babcock (voice)
Jeff Garlinas Perry Babcock (voice)
Christopher Mintz-Plasseas Alvin (voice)
John Goodmanas Mr. Prenderghast (voice)
Elaine Stritchas Grandma Babcock (voice)
Bernard Hillas Judge Hopkins (voice)
Alex Borsteinas Mrs. Henscher (voice)
Tempestt Bledsoeas Sheriff Hooper (voice)
Jeremy Shadaas Pug (voice)

Facts

Release dateAugust 3, 2012
Runtime93 min (1h 33m) โ€” shorter as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Animation, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$60,000,000
Box office$107,307,220 (1.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt1623288

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Questions

How long is ParaNorman?
ParaNorman runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Is ParaNorman worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 2,868 votes, which places it #49 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 79%) and #657 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed ParaNorman?
ParaNorman was directed by Sam Fell, Chris Butler. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023), Missing Link (2019), Flushed Away (2006).
Who stars in ParaNorman?
Kodi Smit-McPhee as Norman Babcock (voice); Tucker Albrizzi as Neil Downe (voice); Jodelle Ferland as Aggie Prenderghast (voice); Anna Kendrick as Courtney Babcock (voice); Casey Affleck as Mitch Downe (voice); Leslie Mann as Sandra Babcock (voice).
What is ParaNorman rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for ParaNorman?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5482.

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