A Monster Calls (2020): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2020, A Monster Calls is a drama film directed by Sally Cookson, running about 118 minutes.

What it’s about. The Old Vic in association with Bristol Old Vic, Jonathan Church Productions & Global Creatures’ present their Olivier Award-winning production, A Monster Calls. Thirteen-year-old Conor and his mum have managed just fine since his dad moved to America. But now his mum’s very sick and she’s not getting any better. His grandmother won’t stop interfering and the kids at school won’t look him in the eye. Then, one night, at seven minutes past midnight, Conor is woken by something at his window. A monster has come walking. It’s come to tell Conor tales from when it walked before. And when it’s finished, Conor must tell his own story and face his deepest fears. On publication, A Monster Calls became a bestseller with children and adults alike with its dazzling insight into love, loss and healing. It garnered huge critical acclaim, including an unprecedented double win of the Carnegie and Greenaway Medals for outstanding children’s literature and illustration.

Who’s in it. A Monster Calls stars Nandi Bhebhe as Miss Godfrey / Ensemble, Selina Cadell as Grandma / Ensemble, Matt Costain as Mr Marl / Ensemble and Georgia Frost as Sully / Ensemble, among others.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Monster Calls page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Monster Calls tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.