A Monster Calls [DVD] / Focus Features presents ; in association with Participant Media, River Road Entertainment ; an Apaches Entertainment, Telecinco Cinema, A Monster Calls A.I.E., La Trini production ; screenplay by Patrick Ness ; directed by J.A. Bayona ; produced by Bel℗♭́Ưn Atienza.
Format:
[DVD] /
Edition:
Blu-ray and DVD, Widescreen.
Publisher:
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Copyright Date:
2017
Description:
1 Blu-ray videodisc (109 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 DVD videodisc (109 min. : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.)
Originally released as a motion picture in 2016. Based on the children's novel by Patrick Ness; inspired by an idea from Siobhan Dowd. Widescreen (2.40:1.) Blu-ray [Originally part of a Blu-ray/DVD combo-pac, this Blu-ray was removed and processed separately]. Bonus features: English feature commentary with writer Patrick Ness; Spanish feature commentary with director J.A. Bayona; deleted scenes; The making of A monster calls; Making of the tales. Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones, Toby Kebbell, Liam Neeson.
Summary:
Twelve-year-old Conor, dealing with his mother's illness, a less-than-sympathetic grandmother, and bullying classmates, finds a most unlikely ally when a monster appears at his bedroom window. Ancient, wild, and relentless, the monster guides Conor on a journey of courage, faith, and truth.
Series:
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