
Movie Info
Genre
Animation, Fantasy, FamilyRelease Date
February 06, 2009MPAA Rating
PGDuration
101 min.Production Budget
$35 millionsStudio
Focus FeaturesOfficial Site
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Cast and Crew
Director
Henry SelickProducer
Harry Linden, Mary SandellScreenwriter
Henry SelickStarring
- Dakota Fanning as Coraline Jones (voice)
- Teri Hatcher as Coraline's Mother/Other Mother (voice)
- Jennifer Saunders
- Dawn French
- Ian McShane as Mr. Bobinski (voice)
- John Hodgman
Movie Story
From Henry Selick, visionary director of "The Nightmare Before Christmas," and based on Neil Gaiman's international best-selling book, comes a spectacular stop-motion animated adventure - the first to be originally filmed in 3D!
Coraline Jones (Dakota Fanning) is bored in her new home until she finds a secret door and discovers an alternate version of her life on the other side. On the surface, this parallel reality is eerily similar to her real life and the people in it - only much better. But when this seemingly perfect world turns dangerous, and her other parents (including her Other Mother voiced by Teri Hatcher) try to trap her forever, Coraline must count on her resourcefulness, determination and bravery to escape this increasingly perilous world - and save her family.
Reader's Reviews

Corpes bride is a movie about Victor is getting married to Victoria he didnt get it in the church but one night he was practessing on a graveyard but he didnt know he was rising Emily shes corpes bride and all the ded pepole have told Victor he has to marrie Emily but he came back to Victoria she saw EMILY she said Victor is marring me. And it invollves creepy crallies and spiders and lots of songs se it its reallly good.
posted by corpes bride on Feb 06, 2010 08:27:02
i am writing a essay about the movie coraline.and tommorow is my birth day.yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
posted by gaby on Feb 02, 2010 09:42:00
I ♥ this movie because it tell me not to be spoild and not tell my parents that they do not want to buy me anything so be nice to your parents and do not cry for a stupied toy plz.♥
posted by gaby on Feb 02, 2010 09:39:09
This is perhaps the best movie I've ever seen, and that's bordering on understatement. The soundtrack is just plain brilliant and creepy. Coraline is grossly underrated, so if you have an IMDB account please give it a 10 and help fight the trolls on the message board.
posted by (~_~) on Jan 07, 2010 01:38:12
This is perhaps the best movie I've ever seen. The soundtrack is just plain brilliant and creepy. Coraline is grossly underrated, so if you have an IMDB account please give it a 10.
posted by (~_~) on Jan 07, 2010 01:33:14
OH, and for the people who's kids were scared by it...I had a friend in COLLEGE who was traumatized by the fact that frosty melted in Frosty the Snow man..it was so bad I had to tell her that he was brought back to life before the end of the movie
posted by none on Sep 06, 2009 05:14:45
Loved it!
posted by none on Sep 06, 2009 05:13:43
A Masterpiece, great movie for the whole family.
posted by Kya on Jul 21, 2009 01:25:42
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posted by Pkncuodj on Jul 15, 2009 01:06:31
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posted by Azglexzo on Jul 13, 2009 04:46:58
I Love It
posted by Mimi on May 29, 2009 06:33:59
dude... stroodle. do you not understand that pg means parental guidance? learn to read. this is the best movie ive ever seen!! im naming it my all time favorite... there are always new treasures to be found everytime you watch it! i already have the soundtrack on my ipod. and its the background for my desktop.
posted by Sarah on May 24, 2009 11:18:59
i've read both the movie and the book... and they are my favorites... i cant wait to get it on dvd
posted by Sarah on May 24, 2009 11:10:48
I LOVED THIS MOVIE!!! When I saw the commercials, i didn't really care for it, but when I saw it, I LOVED IT!!! It created a gothic, eerie sort of enviroment, i mean, if you saw someone who looked like your mom with buttons on their eyes, wouldn't you get freaked out a little bit? The people who created the movie did an excellent job. Kudos to you makers of Coraline. I know a lot of people disagree with this fact, but, I thought adding Wybie to the movie was perfect. The people added him because they didn't want Coraline talking to herself all the time, I think he made the movie a little bit better (if you don't agree, I don't give a care) All the people who voiced the characters were great, Teri Hatcher, Dakota Fanning, Robert bailey jr., John Hodgeman, Dawn French, Ian McShane, and Jennifer Saunders. Kudos to you too. Overall, the movie, the characters, the detail, and so much more stuff that would take me 8 hours to type it down, were fantasmic!! and Stroodle, maybe you should taken your kids to see the Care Bears movie instead of Coraline, or you should have at least read some REVIEWS about the movie first, you not smart person.
posted by ButtonEyedFREAK on May 17, 2009 10:08:52
I loved this movie!!!! Everything about it was great! Coraline is the best stuff i've seen since Nightmare before Christmas, and The Corpse Bride. However, even though I LOVED this movie,it was really different than the book. For example, Neil wanted to create a heroine instead of a hero. In the book, Coraline cleverly outtwits the Other Mother and escapes from her wrath. In the movie, Coraline escapes by dumb luck. In the book, after she has the dream, she carefully planned about how to get the key, and the Other Mother's hand, down the well. In the movie, after the dream she had, she let her guard down and went to put the key down the well, where she got attacked by the Other Mother's hand. While she was being attacked, Wybie came in knight and shining armor. Heck, just because the movie was kind of different than the book doesn't mean I didn't love it. It was like a gothic Alice in Wonderworld, it had a eerie affect to it. I give it 5 stars. You may be thinking, " Why the heck would someone who thought the movie had no relation with the book give it 5 stars?" Yes, that is strange, but i'm a strange girl. And you can take that to the bank Stroodle
posted by Lucky CharmZ on May 17, 2009 09:37:33
This movie was very enteraining for me. I've loved Henery Selick and Tim Burton my whole entire life. I already read "Coraline" the book a while back before the movie. I thought it was faboulous. It's different and very unigue. It's so different from everything eles that Henery Selick has done, and definity brought up a new level of imagination that is way past everything eles he has done. This film really surpised me. I loved everymoment of it. This is great work, REALLY!. Henery Selick and Tim Burton need to keep this up. I love their animated movies. Like Neil Gaiman said "Why can't every movie be like this,?" It's different, outside of the box, brilliant, breath taking, creepy but in a good way, it brings out a new look, a new feeling, a great and indifferent taste. It's great! It's way past ordinary. It's brilliant, stunning. Any person with this kind of imagation. Is definity the King of animated Movies. Their work on this movie is Terrific! I wish them the best on Everything and God bless them!
posted by Laurel on May 17, 2009 01:57:09
Uhm, a comment for "Stroodle". You're an idiot for having believed this you know? The man who WROTE Coraline is -known- for creating creepy things. Even -I- knew it wasn't for children before I had a chance to see it, and I don't have kids. You should've done what good parents do and read up on the film instead of being an idiot and thinking it was okay off the bat.
posted by AutumnrainChaos on May 15, 2009 07:57:32
Once again, Neal Gaiman delivers! I thought Coraline was awesome-not just because of the amazing animation, but also because of the thrilling story and imagination that was present in the whole movie. I think that the last animated movie I loved this much was Meet the Robinsons. If you're interested in seeing more movies that Gaiman has been involved in (even though he's mainly a comic book guy), I would recommend Mirrormask. It's a little long, but no less amazing.
posted by Fantacryter on May 14, 2009 09:20:41
Coraline was an amazing movie! The plot was good. And the movies was mysterious & exciting. If i could hve, i would hve gone to see it again. I cant wait til it comes out on DVD.:)
posted by Nicoooooole! on May 14, 2009 08:27:25
will be one of the first to get the dvd, whenever that comes out. I must get a)the 3d version .b)some visually enhancing controlled substances c)good beer. Not that you need the substances, but I'm thinkin that might be pretty cool.
posted by Jimmyjack Funk on Apr 24, 2009 12:59:49
Great movie. Stroodle is an idiot!
posted by StroodleIsAMoron on Apr 23, 2009 07:21:09
Definition of PG is parental guidance. This means that your "protective" parents should know that before taking your very young children to see a PG rated movie they should research the rating of the movie and possible adult content since it is clearly stated that an "adult" must be present for "guidance" in viewing the movie. There are several websites you can go to that will give reviews on any movie you are interested in. Take the time to research. Learn to google you idiot!
posted by ConsumerAdvocate on Apr 23, 2009 07:17:32
this movie is wonderful!!!!it was so so so so soo scary though!AND IM 14!Lmfao!i loved it though!i wouldnt watchit if i was under 8 it might give you bad dreams!
posted by sexi_lexi on Apr 21, 2009 03:50:58
BEST MOVIE EVER i loveeed the story line and the charactors! 5000/5! I CAN WATCH IT OVER AND OVER INSTANT CLASSIC!!
posted by coralinefanforeva on Apr 19, 2009 05:53:12
This movie was amazing! I was so happy when I saw it coming out in theaters, and I got a wonderfully creepy and fun feeling from it. The Other Mother creeped me, but it was a really good movie overall! The only thing I didn't like from it was the addition of Wybie. Don't get me wrong! I loved the character, but I am reading the book now and he wasn't in it, and I was suprised...
posted by WishUponAStar on Apr 18, 2009 10:52:46
This a comment for ast, this movie was rate "PG". Although I semi-agree that it's not a kids movie. As parents we just have to get ourselves informed. If you don't have enough information don't take them to see it. And also the movie is not a Tim Burton production. It's assumed that it is but it's from the producers of "The Nightmare before Christmas". If you have seen the "Nightmare before Christmas" movie you would know the sytle of the movie. I thought the boob thing was bit much, but that's just me. My daughter is 14 and loved the movie, but she is 14. Just be careful what you take you kids to see. It was a bit spooky, but it has a good message at the end. It's not for everyone. But I recommend it for most over 12 years old.
posted by dperez on Apr 16, 2009 08:14:51
I wish u could rate movies 6 stars! This movie was FANTASTIC! I read the book and the movie was exactly like the book! I imagined all the characters the same way too! Incredible!
posted by ev on Apr 15, 2009 09:49:24
I thought the Music was absolutely fitting, It is a Wonderful movie, I cant wait to get it on DVD!!!
posted by Mariema on Apr 14, 2009 09:14:39
You haven't seen Coraline until you've seen Coraline...IN 3D!!!
posted by therpgmaster on Apr 12, 2009 04:11:03
WWWOOOOOOWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!! That was the best movie I have ever seen! I can't believe that my older siblings would't see that. I am defanetly getting it on DVD.I also love the graphics.
posted by yo on Apr 08, 2009 04:35:15
And for pete sakes people, Tim Burton had absolutely nothing to do with this movie.
posted by Storm on Apr 07, 2009 03:59:31
Many people see the case that if it was made from a book, it's got to be a bad movie, or not nearly as good as the book- but not this case. They did an excellent job in filling in what little they did not have that the book did. The fact that it is also is the first claymation movie to be made in 3D gives it another incredible boost.
posted by Storm on Apr 07, 2009 03:56:49
I loved it. It was playful, and delightfully scary. Best movie ever ;)
posted by candace on Apr 04, 2009 11:30:06
Loved the soundtrack
posted by Twilight on Mar 26, 2009 07:16:15
I took my sister to see it for her B-day, it was amazing! --But dont take your small children to see it. PLEASE! Its your fault if you didnt look up a review first, but I agree that this was advratised too much a fun film for kids.
posted by Coraline on Mar 22, 2009 02:03:20
I took my sister to see it for her B-day, it was amazing! --But dont take your small children to see it. PLEASE! Its your fault if you didnt look up a review first, but I agree that this was advratised too much a fun film for kids.
posted by Coraline on Mar 22, 2009 02:03:16
this is a awsome movie of great imagination
posted by otherme on Mar 21, 2009 07:21:07
This was hands down, one of the best movies I've seen. I took my 2 year old to see it, and was a bit concerned when the charming but creepy music started in the beginning, but I kept an eye on her throughout the film and she seemed ok. I can understand how some kids would be scared, but my daughter loved it! We even went back and saw it again! I'm planning on buying her the Coraline Bendy Doll. FANTASTIC!
posted by Rakia on Mar 20, 2009 03:39:19
This movie was FANTASTIC!! I'm a College Student, but I still love animated movies and this was one of the best I've seen. I love it so much!!
posted by Cassie on Mar 19, 2009 02:02:54
I mean "seen".
posted by OtherBrother on Mar 18, 2009 04:22:19
Best Film i've ever scene!
posted by OtherBrother on Mar 18, 2009 04:21:08
hmmm,ok. I loved the movie.
posted by OtherCoraline11 on Mar 17, 2009 01:54:40
hmmm,ok.
posted by OtherCoraline11 on Mar 17, 2009 01:54:17
My 8 year old daughter and I loved the movie!!!!!!! Can't wait for the movie to come out.
posted by maeday on Mar 16, 2009 11:50:05
I saw the movie played the game, read the book! Its great.
posted by HayaMika on Mar 16, 2009 04:16:12
I found the movie to be quite dazzling and enchanting, despite what some extreme critics might say. I understand your argument against the film's graphics, but I have to disagree. This movie is not the only so-called horror film that will frighten your child, there are many more to come--so get over it. Also, for those who love to use a good amount of space to criticize the film, please take an English class and learn how to type. Your writing is ridiculous and it only further proves how dimwitted you are.
posted by Intelligent on Mar 05, 2009 12:12:57
I LOVED it! It was so awesome! Can't wait for the DVD! =D
posted by BrAnDi on Feb 26, 2009 11:39:02best movie of the century
posted by raquel on Feb 26, 2009 05:21:40
It was magical.
posted by Casey on Feb 24, 2009 10:29:00
loved the movie, it was AMAZING AND WONDERFUL.
posted by emily on Feb 23, 2009 01:57:32
I LOVED this movie! The soundtrack was amazing, and it was GREAT!
posted by C.J$ on Feb 21, 2009 01:51:52
for those of you who thought young children would like this movie, PLEAS GOD tell me this is your first tim burton or anyone who worked with tim burton movie.... i beleve this movie is better for adges 10 and up. and to stroodle, watch nightmare before christmas and tell me if ur kids wer more scared of monsters kidnapping santa(nightmare before christmas), i girl riseing from the dead and trying to mary a skinny creepy guy(corpse bide), or coraline.yes i do understand they are very young and the four year old, yes id be scared too, the seven year old, i can kinda understand that but i would think he/she would have loved it, i love Tim Burton and the directors he worked withs films since i was 6. no offense inteanded to anyone who was "frightend" by the movie but if u actualy wer scared by it and ur over 10...... your a puss
posted by chillchild on Feb 16, 2009 08:01:33
"wonderfully creepy",no just a bit trippy. "Coraline" was the best animated movie ive seen since "Nightmare Before Christmas" or "Corpse Bride". the movie kept me on the edge of my seat with some creepy creatures, buituiful sceanery and delightfuly insane characters.If you havent seen it yet, i would suggest going to see it while its in 3D. or rent the DVD when it comes out but 3D just makes it that much more.....THRILLING lets say.i jumped 8 times couse of the 3D. this is a movie for the whole family and everyone will love the buituful movie pictures
posted by chillchild on Feb 16, 2009 07:48:57
I think this movie was great! People who's kids were scared by this movie should have known better than to bring them to it. I thought this movie had great characters and was a fun adventure for mysterious types of people such as myself. The graphics were incredible and 3D was amazing!It honestly looked real (which it was) and the songs in the movie were the kind that you could listen to over and over. Great job Henry and Neil!
posted by mucble on Feb 10, 2009 08:02:08
It's outrageous that this movie was marketed to young children. In a recent commercial, "viewers" excitedly said, "it was a fun movie." Anything but fun, this movie terrorized my 4 and 7 year old addressing their worst fears, the capture of parents, murder of children, and the threat of eyeball removal and needles being thrust upon eye sockets. A disturbing plot for little ones, this movie shouldn't have been rated as pg. At least, adequate information should have been available for a parent to offer guidance against seeing this movie.
posted by Stroodle on Feb 07, 2009 11:00:21
not good & not bad
posted by ast on Jan 26, 2009 10:14:44





