The Boxtrolls (2014) movie poster

The Boxtrolls (2014)

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ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 66%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 70% (RT: 78%, MC: 61) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AnimationComedyFamilyFantasy

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Director
Graham Annable, Anthony Stacchi
Runtime
1h 37m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.7/10 (1,772 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
78%
Metacritic
61
Cast
Ben Kingsley as Snatcher (voice)
Isaac Hempstead Wright as Eggs (voice)
Elle Fanning as Winnie Portley-Rind (voice)
Dee Bradley Baker as Fish / Wheels / Bucket (voice)
Toni Collette as Lady Cynthia Portley-Rind (voice)
Jared Harris as Lord Portley-Rind (voice)
Nick Frost as Mr. Trout (voice)
Richard Ayoade as Mr. Pickles (voice)
It's divisive. Only 66% of audiences liked it based on 1,772 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 70%.
Overview
An orphaned boy raised by underground creatures called Boxtrolls comes up from the sewers and out of his box to save his family and the town from the evil exterminator, Archibald Snatcher. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for The Boxtrolls was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • During production of The Boxtrolls, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

The Boxtrolls is a 2014 animation, comedy, family film directed by Graham Annable, Anthony Stacchi. An orphaned boy raised by underground creatures called Boxtrolls comes up from the sewers and out of his box to save his family and the town from the evil exterminator, Archibald Snatcher. The film has been rated by 1,772 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a animation film, The Boxtrolls delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Boxtrolls (2014) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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End credits clip in the highly underrated "The Boxtrolls" shows how the animation is done while the characters have a haunting existential discussion.
Top comment: "That is priceless. One of the greatest meta conversations/interactions out there. "
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