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ParaNorman

In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock is a boy who can speak to the dead, but no one besides his eccentric new friend, Neil, believes his ability is real. One day, Norman's estranged eccentric uncle tells him of an important annual ritual he must take up to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch it condemned centuries ago. Eventually, Norman decides to cooperate, but things don't go according to plan. Now, a magic storm of the witch threatens Blithe Hollow as the accursed dead rise. Together with unexpected new companions, Norman struggles to save his town, only to discover the horrific truth of the curse. With that insight, Norman must resolve the crisis for good as only he can. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Animation, Adventure, Comedy), release year 2012, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of ParaNorman

In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock is a boy who can speak to the dead, but no one besides his eccentric new friend, Neil, believes his ability is real. One day, Norman's estranged eccentric uncle tells him of an important annual ritual he must take up to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch it condemned centuries ago. Eventually, Norman decides to cooperate, but things don't go according to plan. Now, a magic storm of the witch threatens Blithe Hollow as the accursed dead rise. Together with unexpected new companions, Norman struggles to save his town, only to discover the horrific truth of the curse. With that insight, Norman must resolve the crisis for good as only he can.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Animation, Adventure, Comedy), release year 2012, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 2012
  • Released 17 Aug 2012
  • Runtime 92 minutes
  • Content rating PG
  • IMDb rating IMDb 7.0/10 from 116,416 votes
  • Metascore 72/100
  • Genres Animation, Adventure, Comedy
  • Languages English
  • Countries United States, United Kingdom

Cast

Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, Christopher Mintz-Plasse

Direction and writing

Directed by: Chris Butler, Sam Fell

Written by: Chris Butler

Awards and recognition

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 19 wins & 46 nominations total

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