Monsters, Inc. (2001)

Monsters, Inc.

Monsters, Inc. (2001) is a warm, witty animated adventure that imagines a hidden city powered by children’s screams. Top scarer James P. "Sulley" Sullivan and his wisecracking best friend Mike Wazowski work for the titular company until a fearless toddler — nicknamed Boo — accidentally slips into the monster world. Panicked because humans are believed to be toxic, Sulley and Mike must hide her, get her home, and unravel a corporate conspiracy that forces them to question everything they thought they knew about fear and children. Along the way they clash with a jealous rival scarer and the company’s leadership, raising the stakes with suspenseful chases and clever problem‑solving. Seeing the film delivers a playful mix of laugh‑out‑loud comedy, imaginative worldbuilding, and genuine emotional payoff. Pixar’s vibrant animation and memorable characters make for visual fun and family appeal, while sharp dialogue and heartfelt moments give the story surprising depth about friendship, empathy, and courage. It’s a charming, family‑friendly ride that balances thrills, humor, and heart.

Actors: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Mary Gibbs

Directors: Pete Docter, David Silverman, Lee Unkrich

Runtime: 92 min

Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy

Filmaffinity Rating 7.6 /10 Metacritic Rating 79 /100 IMDB Rating 8.1 /10 Bmoat Rating 7.9 /10