A Monster Calls

1h 48m · 2016 · Directed by J. A. Bayona · 3.7 / 5 on Letterboxd

A Monster Calls (2016) runs 1h 48m, directed by J. A. Bayona. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

12-year-old Conor encounters an ancient tree monster who proceeds to help him cope with his mother's terminal illness and being bullied in school.

Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Family

No US streaming listed when we last checked (9 July 2026). Availability changes often.