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Monster Family

Original title: Happy Family
  • 20172017
  • PGPG
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
4.8K
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Emily Watson, Nick Frost, Paul Stone, Dirk Stollberg, Jan Makino, and Ethan Rouse in Happy Family (2017)
With a struggling bookshop, an overworked husband and two misunderstood teenagers, Emma (Emily Watson) is at her wit's end trying to be the perfect mom. After dragging her family to a costume party on Halloween night, they are cursed by an evil witch and transformed into a Vampire, Mummy, Werewolf and Frankenstein's monster. Now Emma will fight to keep her Monster Family together and uncover the secret of their curse... eventually leading them to the Prince of Darkness himself, Dracula (Jason Isaacs)!
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  • Family

Despite the title, the Wishbone family are far from happy. In an attempt to reconnect as a family, Mum and Emma plan a fun night out. However, her plan backfires when an evil witch curses th... Read allDespite the title, the Wishbone family are far from happy. In an attempt to reconnect as a family, Mum and Emma plan a fun night out. However, her plan backfires when an evil witch curses them, and they're all turned into Monsters.Despite the title, the Wishbone family are far from happy. In an attempt to reconnect as a family, Mum and Emma plan a fun night out. However, her plan backfires when an evil witch curses them, and they're all turned into Monsters.

IMDb RATING
4.8/10
4.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Holger Tappe
  • Writers
    • David Safier(screenplay)
    • Catharina Junk(screenplay)
    • Benedikt Niemann(additional writing)
  • Stars
    • Dirk Stollberg(English version)
    • Emily Watson(English version)
    • Jason Isaacs(English version)
Top credits
  • Director
    • Holger Tappe
  • Writers
    • David Safier(screenplay)
    • Catharina Junk(screenplay)
    • Benedikt Niemann(additional writing)
  • Stars
    • Dirk Stollberg(English version)
    • Emily Watson(English version)
    • Jason Isaacs(English version)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 83User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    Emily Watson, Nick Frost, Paul Stone, Dirk Stollberg, Jan Makino, and Ethan Rouse in Happy Family (2017)
    Emily Watson, Nick Frost, Paul Stone, Dirk Stollberg, Jan Makino, and Ethan Rouse in Happy Family (2017)
    Nick Frost, Paul Stone, Dirk Stollberg, Jan Makino, and Ethan Rouse in Happy Family (2017)
    Nick Frost in Happy Family (2017)
    Ethan Rouse in Happy Family (2017)
    Happy Family (2017)
    Ethan Rouse in Happy Family (2017)
    Emily Watson, Catherine Tate, and Ethan Rouse in Happy Family (2017)
    Emily Watson and Nick Frost in Happy Family (2017)
    Happy Family (2017)
    Emily Watson in Happy Family (2017)
    Happy Family (2017)

    Top cast

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    Dirk Stollberg
    • 1st Batas 1st Bat
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Emily Watson
    Emily Watson
    • Emmaas Emma
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Jason Isaacs
    Jason Isaacs
    • Draculaas Dracula
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Jan Makino
    • 2nd Batas 2nd Bat
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Nick Frost
    Nick Frost
    • Frankas Frank
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Paul Stone
    • 3rd Batas 3rd Bat
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Jessica Brown Findlay
    Jessica Brown Findlay
    • Fayas Fay
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Celia Imrie
    Celia Imrie
    • Cheyenneas Cheyenne
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Ethan Rouse
    Ethan Rouse
    • Maxas Max
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Ewan Bailey
    Ewan Bailey
    • Renfieldas Renfield
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Sidney Dorn
    • Bullas Bull
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Emma Tate
    • Head Modelas Head Model
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Jessica McDonald
    • Sheilaas Sheila
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Isaac Rouse
    Isaac Rouse
    • Jaydonas Jaydon
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Catherine Tate
    Catherine Tate
    • Baba Yagaas Baba Yaga
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Daniel Ben Zenou
    Daniel Ben Zenou
    • Imhotepas Imhotep
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Bettina Kenney
    Bettina Kenney
    • Additional Voicesas Additional Voices
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Holger Tappe
    • Writers
      • David Safier(screenplay) (book)
      • Catharina Junk(screenplay)
      • Benedikt Niemann(additional writing)
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    Storyline

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    Despite the title, the Wishbone family are far from happy. In an attempt to reconnect as a family, Mum and Emma plan a fun night out. However, her plan backfires when an evil witch curses them, and they're all turned into Monsters.
    • farting
    • vampire costume
    • werewolf costume
    • frankenstein costume
    • mummy costume
    • 50 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A regular family on a monster of an adventure!
    • Genres
      • Animation
      • Comedy
      • Family
      • Fantasy
      • Horror
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for some rude humor and thematic elements
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Renfield, Dracula's assistant, was modeled after Peter Lorre, main star of M - Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder (1931).
    • Goofs
      When the Family are in London the Union Flags surrounding the building are ALL upside down.
    • Quotes

      Imhotep: I am Pharaoh Imhotep!

      Fay: You're Johnny Depp?

      Imhotep: [Loudly, insistently] I'm Imhotep!

      Fay: Ok, oh great and sandy one.

    • Connections
      Followed by Monster Family 2 (2021)

    User reviews83

    Review
    Top review
    3/10
    The animation and graphics are amazing
    The only good in this monvie is the animation.

    • Story line: terrible.
    • Voices: bad choices.
    • Creativity: miserable ZERO


    Don't waste your time
    helpful•5
    2
    • broken_fighter
    • Mar 29, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 9, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Gia Đình Là Tất Cả
    • Filming locations
      • Hannover, Niederachsen, Germany
    • Production companies
      • Ambient Entertainment GmbH
      • United Entertainment
      • Mack Media
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $127,259
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $576
      • Feb 11, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $29,148,593
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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