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Coraline

  • 20092009
  • PGPG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
221K
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Keith David and Dakota Fanning in Coraline (2009)
Coraline - The first trailer for the upcoming 3D stop-motion animated film.
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  • Animation
  • Drama
  • Family
An adventurous 11-year-old girl finds another world that is a strangely idealized version of her frustrating home, but it has sinister secrets.An adventurous 11-year-old girl finds another world that is a strangely idealized version of her frustrating home, but it has sinister secrets.An adventurous 11-year-old girl finds another world that is a strangely idealized version of her frustrating home, but it has sinister secrets.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
221K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,245
100
  • Director
    • Henry Selick
  • Writers
    • Henry Selick(screenplay)
    • Neil Gaiman(book)
  • Stars
    • Dakota Fanning(voice)
    • Teri Hatcher(voice)
    • John Hodgman(voice)
Top credits
  • Director
    • Henry Selick
  • Writers
    • Henry Selick(screenplay)
    • Neil Gaiman(book)
  • Stars
    • Dakota Fanning(voice)
    • Teri Hatcher(voice)
    • John Hodgman(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 470User reviews
    • 330Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 8 wins & 46 nominations total

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    Robert Bailey Jr. and Dakota Fanning in Coraline (2009)
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    Teri Hatcher, Dakota Fanning, and John Hodgman in Coraline (2009)
    Teri Hatcher in Coraline (2009)
    Dakota Fanning in Coraline (2009)
    Dakota Fanning in Coraline (2009)
    John Hodgman in Coraline (2009)
    Ian McShane in Coraline (2009)
    Henry Selick in Coraline (2009)
    Teri Hatcher in Coraline (2009)
    Dakota Fanning in Coraline (2009)
    Dakota Fanning and Ian McShane in Coraline (2009)

    Top cast

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    Dakota Fanning
    Dakota Fanning
    • Coraline Jonesas Coraline Jones
    • (voice)
    Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher
    • Mel Jonesas Mel Jones
    • (voice)
    • …
    John Hodgman
    John Hodgman
    • Charlie Jonesas Charlie Jones
    • (voice)
    • …
    Jennifer Saunders
    Jennifer Saunders
    • Miss April Spinkas Miss April Spink
    • (voice)
    • …
    Dawn French
    Dawn French
    • Miss Miriam Forcibleas Miss Miriam Forcible
    • (voice)
    • …
    Keith David
    Keith David
    • The Catas The Cat
    • (voice)
    Robert Bailey Jr.
    Robert Bailey Jr.
    • Wyborne 'Wybie' Lovatas Wyborne 'Wybie' Lovat
    • (voice)
    Ian McShane
    Ian McShane
    • Mr. Sergei Alexander Bobinskyas Mr. Sergei Alexander Bobinsky
    • (voice)
    • …
    Aankha Neal
    • Sweet Ghost Girlas Sweet Ghost Girl
    • (voice)
    George Selick
    • Ghost Boyas Ghost Boy
    • (voice)
    Hannah Kaiser
    • Tall Ghost Girlas Tall Ghost Girl
    • (voice)
    Harry Selick
    • Photo Friendas Photo Friend
    • (voice)
    Marina Budovsky
    • Photo Friendas Photo Friend
    • (voice)
    Emerson Tenney
    Emerson Tenney
    • Magic Dragonflyas Magic Dragonfly
    • (voice)
    • (as Emerson Hatcher)
    Jerome Ranft
    • Moveras Mover
    • (voice)
    Christopher Murrie-Green
    • Toyas Toy
    • (voice)
    • (as Christopher Murrie)
    Jeremy Ryder
    • Toyas Toy
    • (voice)
    Carolyn Crawford
    • Wybie's Grandmotheras Wybie's Grandmother
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Henry Selick
    • Writers
      • Henry Selick(screenplay)
      • Neil Gaiman(book)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The character Wybie Lovat is not in Neil Gaiman's novel. He was created so Coraline would not have to talk to herself and so she would have a friend her own age.
    • Goofs
      The house's living room changes places several times throughout the film.
    • Quotes

      Coraline Jones: How can you walk away from something and then come towards it?

      Cat: Walk around the world.

      Coraline Jones: Small world.

    • Crazy credits
      Partway through the credits, behind the scenes footage of the mice swirling around the portal is shown, giving a look at the process of animating in front of the blue screen.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: Coraline (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Sirens of the Sea
      Performed by Michele Mariana

      Written by Henry Selick

      Copyright (c) 2007 Henry Selick

    User reviews470

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Henry Selick's latest film is a delight!
    Almost 3 weeks ago, I attended a screening from Ain't It Cool News to see Henry Selick's latest film, 'Coraline.' I was excited because the screening would showcase the film in 3-D technology, and there was the chance to do a Q&A with Director Henry Selick (unfortunately due to bad weather, Mr. Selick did not make it to our screening).

    Before going in to see 'Coraline,' I had read the book on which the film was based. While many acclaimed it for it's storyline, I found it rather dull and predictable. I've been surrounded by fans of Neil Gaiman's work, though so far had never picked up a book written by him (though 'American Gods' did pique my interest).

    Going into the film, I was not quite sure what to expect. I had had tastes of the film from the trailers, but the general consensus was that Henry Selick had tarnished Gaiman's story, turning it into 'Disney fodder.' The truth is: the film manages to be both charming and creepy.

    For those not in the know, "Coraline" tells the tale of Coraline Jones, who moves to a new town and a house with several strange characters. As well, Coraline's parents just seem to have no time for her, and so she takes to exploring her new abode by herself. In her exploration, she uncovers a small door in the house, which seems to lead to nowhere. But upon revisiting the door late at night, it opens onto a parallel world that is much more whimsical and fun than the real world.

    The one difference is that in the 'Other World,' almost all the inhabitants have buttons for eyes. But still, the other parents in this world pay attention to Coraline, and the rather blasé atmosphere of the real world is electrified with color and interesting flights of fancy. It seems just so perfect...or is it? Henry Selick manages to take Neil Gaiman's story, and crafts a world that just seems to take great advantage of stop-motion in a world where the obvious choice would be to go for a totally computer-generated world. Seeing minute details such as Coraline's clothing made of actual material makes the world seem even more magical, where invisible giants manipulate the Lilliputians in this miniature world.

    Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, and a number of other vocal actors give voice to a number of wonderful characters, with Hatcher really doing double and triple-duty with her vocal talents. Fanning on the other hand, fleshes out a character that seemed rather dull in Gaiman's work. Her voice gives Coraline the life that I didn't think was possible.

    One unsung hero (along with the countless animators who will be passed over in the press junkets) is the composer, Bruno Corlais. Mr. Corlais had never crossed my ears until the screening, but his music lends a touch of brilliance to the film, and makes it seem almost like a European production. Growing up in he US in the early 80's, I saw a number of stop-motion productions from Europe that played on the Nickelodeon show 'Pinwheel.' Corlais' music just transported me to that simpler of times when music didn't need to be 'commercial.' His score really helps to establish the world as well, and uses some instruments that may sound foreign to American ears.

    And if anyone is questioning if the 3-D is worth it-it is! This isn't the fly-in-your-face #-D that was seen 2-3 decades ago. It's subtler, but gives dimension to the miniature world of 'Coraline.' I think if you showed this film to a child in 3-D, they'd go home dreaming of creating their own little worlds of stop-motion puppets.

    For the year 2009, 'Coraline' so far (as of 2/6/09), is my first enjoyable film experience. I'm hoping my other upcoming film hopefuls (Watchmen, Up, Transformers 2) will also make me feel as positive.
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    • Feb 5, 2009

    FAQ7

    • Is "Coraline" based on a book?
    • The tagline reads, "From the director of The Nightmare Before Christmas". Did Tim Burton direct this film?
    • Who is Coraline?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 6, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site (France)
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Coraline y la puerta secreta
    • Filming locations
      • Portland, Oregon, USA
    • Production companies
      • Focus Features
      • Laika Entertainment
      • Pandemonium
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $75,286,229
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $16,849,640
      • Feb 8, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $124,596,837
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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