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- Our Score: ☆ 8/10
Read our ParaNorman Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 7.81/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.0/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.2/10
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ParaNorman Plot Synopsis:
In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock is a boy who can speak to the dead, but no one besides his eccentric new friend, Neil, believes his ability is real. One day, Norman's estranged eccentric uncle tells him of an important annual ritual he must take up to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch it condemned centuries ago. Eventually, Norman decides to cooperate, but things don't go according to plan. Now, a magic storm of the witch threatens Blithe Hollow as the accursed dead rise. Together with unexpected new companions, Norman struggles to save his town, only to discover the horrific truth of the curse. With that insight, Norman must resolve the crisis for good as only he can.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A misunderstood boy takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse.
Tagline: You don't become a hero by being normal.
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ParaNorman Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2012 (more 2012 movies)
Box Office: $56,003,051
Awards: 19
Nominations: 45
Language: English
Country: United States, United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / ParaNorman Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 17, 2012, Netflix: Oct 18, 2020, Tubi: Oct 01, 2023
Producers: Carl Beyer, Matthew Fried, Travis Knight, Arianne Sutner
Musicians: Jon Brion
Cinematographers: Tristan Oliver
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ParaNorman (2012) Cast (Click to Expand)
ParaNorman Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Kodi Smit-McPhee | ... | Norman Babcock (voice) |
| Tucker Albrizzi | ... | Neil (voice) |
| Anna Kendrick | ... | Courtney Babcock (voice) |
| Casey Affleck | ... | Mitch (voice) |
| Christopher Mintz-Plasse | ... | Alvin (voice) |
| Leslie Mann | ... | Sandra Babcock (voice) |
| Jeff Garlin | ... | Perry Babcock (voice) |
| Elaine Stritch | ... | Grandma (voice) |
| Bernard Hill | ... | The Judge (voice) |
| Jodelle Ferland | ... | Aggie (voice) |
| Tempestt Bledsoe | ... | Sheriff Hooper (voice) |
| Alex Borstein | ... | Mrs. Henscher (voice) |
| John Goodman | ... | Mr. Prenderghast (voice) |
| Hannah Noyes | ... | Salma (voice) |
| Jack Blessing | ... | Slob Guy / Civil War Ghost (voice) |
| Ranjani Brow | ... | Movie Lady (voice) |
| Michael Corbett | ... | Movie Zombie (voice) |
| David Cowgill | ... | Greaser Ghost (voice) |
| Nicholas Guest | ... | Hippie Ghost / Mobster Ghost (voice) |
| Emily Hahn | ... | Sweet Girl (voice) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Kodi Smit-McPhee (b. June 13, 1996) – Norman Babcock (voice)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Kodi-Smit-McPhee | Kodi-Smit-Mcphee | Kodi Smit McPhee | Kodi McPhee | Kodi Smit - Tucker Albrizzi – Neil (voice)
Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Tucker H. Albrizzi | Kid Playing Tybalt - Anna Kendrick (b. August 9, 1985) – Courtney Babcock (voice)
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m) - Casey Affleck (b. August 12, 1975) – Mitch (voice)
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Caleb Affleck - Christopher Mintz-Plasse (b. June 20, 1989) – Alvin (voice)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Christipher Mintz-Plasse | Chris Mintz-Plasse= - Leslie Mann (b. March 26, 1972) – Sandra Babcock (voice)
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 6½" (1.69 m) - Jeff Garlin (b. June 5, 1962) – Perry Babcock (voice)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Jeff Garland - Elaine Stritch, as Grandma (voice), passed away at age 89 in Birm.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 7¼" (1.71 m) - Bernard Hill (b. December 17, 1944) – The Judge (voice)
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Jodelle Ferland (b. October 9, 1994) – Aggie (voice)
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Jodelle Micah Ferland | Jodelle Micha Ferland - Tempestt Bledsoe (b. August 1, 1973) – Sheriff Hooper (voice)
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Alex Borstein (b. February 15, 1971) – Mrs. Henscher (voice)
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' (1.52 m)
Also known as: A.bo | A. Bo | a.bo - John Goodman (b. June 20, 1952) – Mr. Prenderghast (voice)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m)
Also known as: Karl Mundt - Hannah Noyes – Salma (voice)
- Jack Blessing, as Slob Guy / Civil War Ghost (voice), passed away at age 66 in Chatsworth, California, USA.
Sign: Leo
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