The Boxtrolls

Author

Graham Annable

Call Number

• DVD CHILDREN/FAMILY (CEN)

Languages

English, French, or Spanish dialogue; optional Spanish or French subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Performers

Voices: Isaac Hempstead Wright, Ben Kingsley, Elle Fanning, Jared Harris, Nick Frost, Toni Collette, Tracy Morgan, Richard Ayoade, Dee Bradley Baker, Steve Blum, Nika Futterman, Pat Fraley, Fred Tatasciore, Maurice LaMarche, James Urbaniak, Simon Pegg.

Publication Information

Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2015]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: PG; action, some peril and mild rude humor.

Summary

The Boxtrolls are quirky, mischievous and good-hearted creatures who have lovingly raised a human boy named "Eggs" in a charming cavern below the bustling streets of Cheesebridge. But when evil Archibald Snatcher decides to capture the lovable misfits, it's up to Eggs and his feisty young friend, Winnie, to save the Boxtrolls.

Notes

Title from container.

Based on the novel "Here be monsters!" by Alan Snow.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2014.

Bonus features: Dare to be square: behind the scenes of The Boxtrolls ; 5 featurettes that take you inside the magical world of The Boxtrolls ; feature commentary with directors Graham Annable and Anthony Stacchi.