Coraline (2009)
Fantasy Animation FamilyBased on 8,829 votes
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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.
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Story Overview
Coraline (2009) is a Fantasy, Animation, Family film directed by Henry Selick . It explores imaginative ideas and larger-than-life concepts, setting the tone and overall direction of the story from the beginning. As events unfold, the world becomes richer through gradual reveals and thoughtful details. This allows viewers to fully immerse themselves in the narrative. The film has a runtime of approximately 100 minutes, allowing the narrative to develop without feeling rushed.
Creative direction balances spectacle with storytelling, ensuring that the narrative remains engaging and emotionally grounded. The main cast includes Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French and Keith David , whose performances add emotional depth and authenticity to the story.
If you enjoy epic stories that explore imaginative worlds and bold ideas, this storytelling style delivers an entertaining and immersive experience. The writing by Henry Selick plays an important role in shaping the narrative and character development. If you enjoy fantasy or science-fiction themed experiences and appreciate stories that emphasizes creativity, scale, and world-building, Coraline is definitely worth watching.
Cast & Performances
The movie features performances by Dakota Fanning as Coraline Jones (voice), Teri Hatcher as Mel Jones / Other Mother (voice), Jennifer Saunders as Miss April Spink / Other Spink (voice), Dawn French as Miss Miriam Forcible / Other Forcible (voice), Keith David as The Cat (voice). These performances help bring the characters to life and add emotional weight to the story.
Dakota Fanning
Coraline Jones (voice)
Teri Hatcher
Mel Jones / Other Mother (voice)
Jennifer Saunders
Miss April Spink / Other Spink (voice)
Dawn French
Miss Miriam Forcible / Other Forcible (voice)
Keith David
The Cat (voice)
John Hodgman
Charlie Jones / Other Father (voice)
Robert Bailey Jr.
Wyborne 'Wybie' Lovat (voice)
Ian McShane
Mr. Sergei Alexander Bobinsky / Other Bobinsky (voice)
Aankha Neal
Sweet Ghost Girl (voice)
George Selick
Ghost Boy (voice)
Hannah Kaiser
Tall Ghost Girl (voice)
Harry Selick
Photo Friend (voice)
Marina Budovsky
Photo Friend (voice)
Emerson Tenney
Magic Dragonfly (voice)
Jerome Ranft
Mover (voice)
Christopher Murrie
Toy (voice)
Jeremy Ryder
Toy (voice)
Carolyn Crawford
Wybie's Grandmother (voice)
Yona Prost
Shakespeare Rascal (voice)
John Linnell
Other Father (singing voice) (uncredited)
Crew
Directed by Henry Selick, the film maintains a consistent tone that allows the story to unfold in a natural and engaging way. The writing by Henry Selick helps shape the characters and narrative structure, giving the film its overall direction. Support from the production team, including Harry Linden, Henry Selick, contributes to the final on-screen presentation.
Harry Linden
Producer
Henry Selick
Director
Henry Selick
Producer
Alex Heineman
Executive Producer
Michael Zoumas
Executive Producer
Where to Watch
In terms of audience response, Coraline has received encouraging ratings. and a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 , reflecting its popularity among viewers worldwide.
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Overall, Coraline is a film that offers a complete viewing experience. With its storytelling, performances, and presentation, it remains a good choice for audiences who enjoy Fantasy, Animation, Family content.
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