Monsters University

20132013
GG
1h 44min

Steve Buscemi, Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Dave Foley, Sean Hayes, Charlie Day, Nathan Fillion, Tyler Labine, Joel Murray, Peter Sohn, Bobby Moynihan, and Aubrey Plaza in Monsters University (2013)

Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn't always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn't stand each other. Monsters University unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends.

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A look at the relationship between Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) and James P. "Sully" Sullivan (John Goodman) during their days at Monsters University, when they weren't necessarily the best... Read allA look at the relationship between Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) and James P. "Sully" Sullivan (John Goodman) during their days at Monsters University, when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.A look at the relationship between Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) and James P. "Sully" Sullivan (John Goodman) during their days at Monsters University, when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.

Director
- Dan Scanlon
Writers
- Dan Scanlon(story by)
- Daniel Gerson(story by)
- Robert L. Baird(story by)
Stars
- Billy Crystal(voice)
- John Goodman(voice)
- Steve Buscemi(voice)

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Monsters University (2013)

Billy Crystal and John Goodman in Monsters University (2013)

John Goodman in Monsters University (2013)

Billy Crystal in Monsters University (2013)

Billy Crystal and John Goodman in Monsters University (2013)

Billy Crystal and John Goodman in Monsters University (2013)

Billy Crystal and John Goodman in Monsters University (2013)

Charlie Day in Monsters University (2013)

Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Dave Foley, Sean Hayes, Charlie Day, Joel Murray, and Peter Sohn in Monsters University (2013)

Billy Crystal and John Goodman in Monsters University (2013)

Billy Crystal and Helen Mirren in Monsters University (2013)

Helen Mirren in Monsters University (2013)

Mikeas Mike
(voice)

Sullivanas Sullivan
(voice)

Randyas Randy
(voice)

Dean Hardscrabbleas Dean Hardscrabble
(voice)

Squishyas Squishy
(voice)

Donas Don
(voice)

Terrias Terri
(voice)
(as Sean P. Hayes)

Terryas Terry
(voice)

Artas Art
(voice)

Professor Knightas Professor Knight
(voice)

Greek Council VPas Greek Council VP
(voice)

Johnnyas Johnny
(voice)

Chetas Chet
(voice)

Young Mikeas Young Mike
(voice)

Ms. Squibblesas Ms. Squibbles
(voice)

Mrs. Gravesas Mrs. Graves
(voice)

Frank McCayas Frank McCay
(voice)

Director
- Dan Scanlon
Writers
- Dan Scanlon(story by) (screenplay by)
- Daniel Gerson(story by) (screenplay by)
- Robert L. Baird(story by) (screenplay by)
All cast & crew

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Awards
- 9 wins & 58 nominations total

Monsters, Inc.

8.1

Finding Dory

7.3

The Incredibles

8.0

The Incredibles

Wreck-It Ralph

7.7

Toy Story 2

7.9

Cars

7.1

Brave

7.1

Ratatouille

8.0

Incredibles 2

7.6

Despicable Me

7.6

Finding Nemo

8.1

Big Hero 6

7.8

Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) and James P. "Sully" Sullivan (John Goodman) are an inseparable pair, but that wasn't always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met, they couldn't stand each other. This movie unlocks the door to how Mike and Sully overcame their differences and became the best of friends. —Disney/Pixar

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Taglines
- School Never Looked This Scary
Genres
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- G
Parents guide

Trivia
As the students enter the School of Scaring building, they all touch the front paw of the statue in front of the building. This is a reference to a tradition at Harvard University where students touch the left foot of the statue of John Harvard for good luck. As a result, the foot of the statue of Harvard is shiny and polished down. The animators included that onto the statue in the movie as well.

Goofs
In the opening scene, when Mrs. Graves is counting students, she counts to 19 and then notices that Mike is missing, which means that there are 20 students in the class. If this were the case, he wouldn't have to pair up with the teacher. However, one of the students could have two heads, similar to Terry and Terri - though they are considered two separate entities, Mike could not conceivably pair up with one of them while the other already has a partner.

Quotes
Johnny: Enjoy the attention while it lasts, boys. After you lose, no one will remember you.
Mike Wazowski: Maybe. But when you lose, no one will let you forget it.
Chet: Oh, boy. That is a good point.

Crazy credits
Following the final credits, the Slug from early in the movie finally makes it to his first college class, but it's the last day of school.

Alternate versions
When Randy tries to fit in the fraternities, he bakes cupcakes that have icing on them that spell out "Be My Pal". After his plate is disturbed, he is holding four of them reading "lame." This is only in the English-speaking country releases of the film. All other international versions simply have happy faces drawn in icing on each cupcake.

Connections
Featured in Inside Pixar (2013)

Soundtracks
Monsters University
Written by Randy Newman

Top review

8/10

Most enjoyable movie experience of the summers

It's the most enjoyable movie experience this summers, believe me. More than the story, it's the so well developed characters that blow away your mind. Laughs, fun and emotions are all there in lots to make you a kid again. When the audience lets you know through loud sighs that the interval was a big interruption, you know the movie has already woven its magic. Pixar seldom lets you down. And there is a sweet Pixar short called 'The Blue Umbrella' at the beginning. It would be sad if you miss it.

And yes, get admitted to Monsters University asap. 150 bucks is nothing for an admission fee.

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Budget
- $200,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $268,492,764
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $82,429,469
- Jun 23, 2013
Gross worldwide
- $743,559,645

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Runtime
- 1h 44min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1

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