Coraline (2009)
Henry Selick's darkly enchanting stop-motion masterpiece invites you through a secret door into a world where nothing is quite what it seems.
Coraline - Movie Information
- Original Title: Coraline
- Release Year: 2009
- Directed by: Henry Selick
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy
- Runtime: 1h 40m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): February 6, 2009 (Mexico - A), February 6, 2009 (United States), August 15, 2024 (Canada - PG), May 8, 2009 (United Kingdom - PG), August 12, 2009 (Germany - 6), June 10, 2009 (France - TP), August 6, 2009 (New Zealand - PG), August 6, 2009 (Australia - PG), February 13, 2009 (Brazil - 10), June 19, 2009 (Italy), June 5, 2009 (Spain - 7), May 21, 2009 (South Korea - ALL)
- Alternative Titles: 코렐라인 (KR), Կորալինե (AM), Coraline en de Geheime Deur (NL), Koralina i Tajna Ogledala (HR), コララインとボタンの魔女 ３Ｄ (JP), 第十四道門 (TW), Coraline 3D (US), Coraline Y La Puerta Secreta (MX)
- Production Companies: LAIKA, Pandemonium
- Production Countries: United States of America
Coraline - Plot
Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, 11-year-old Coraline discovers a hidden door to a strangely idealized version of her life. In order to stay in the fantasy, she must make a frighteningly real sacrifice.
Coraline - Trailer
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Be careful what you wish for.
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Coraline - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Henry Selick
Main Cast
- Dakota Fanning
- Teri Hatcher
- Jennifer Saunders
- Dawn French
- Keith David
- John Hodgman
- Robert Bailey Jr.
- Ian McShane
- Aankha Neal
- George Selick
Writers
- Henry Selick
Producers
- Harry Linden
- Henry Selick
- Mary Sandell
- Claire Jennings
- Bill Mechanic
Coraline - FAQs
Is Coraline based on a book?
Yes, Coraline is based on the 2002 novella of the same name by Neil Gaiman. Henry Selick adapted the story for the screen, staying faithful to Gaiman's dark, imaginative tone while expanding certain visual and narrative elements for the animated format.
What does the ending of Coraline mean?
At the end of Coraline, the protagonist defeats the Other Mother and frees the ghost children trapped in the parallel world. The conclusion emphasizes that true love and an imperfect real life are far more valuable than a seductive but controlling fantasy. Coraline learns to appreciate her actual family.
Where can you stream or watch Coraline?
Coraline is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It can also be rented via Spectrum On Demand and streamed with ads on The Roku Channel. Check JustWatch for the most current availability in your region.
Who are the main voice actors in Coraline?
Coraline features Dakota Fanning as the title character, Teri Hatcher as Mel Jones and the Other Mother, Keith David as The Cat, John Hodgman as Charlie Jones and the Other Father, Ian McShane as Mr. Bobinsky, and Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French as the eccentric neighbors.
Is Coraline too scary for young children?
Coraline contains genuinely unsettling imagery, including a manipulative villain, ghost children, and dark parallel-world sequences. While rated PG in most markets, many parents and critics consider it too frightening for very young viewers. It is best suited for older children, teens, and adults who enjoy dark fantasy.
Who directed Coraline and what technique was used?
Coraline was directed by Henry Selick, the filmmaker behind The Nightmare Before Christmas. The film was crafted using stop-motion animation, a painstaking frame-by-frame technique in which physical puppets and sets are photographed incrementally. It was produced by LAIKA studio and released in 2009.
What is Coraline about?
Coraline follows an 11-year-old girl who discovers a secret door in her new home that leads to a parallel world mirroring her own life but seemingly perfect. As she grows enchanted by this alternate reality, she uncovers its sinister truth and must fight to escape and save her real family.
Did Coraline win any awards?
Coraline received widespread critical acclaim and earned an Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement for Animated Feature. It was also nominated for a BAFTA for Best Animated Film and a Saturn Award for Best Animated Film, cementing its reputation as one of the finest stop-motion animated features ever made.
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