Monsters University (2013)
Monsters University is a 2013 animation movie directed by Dan Scanlon, with a running time of 1h 44m. It stars Billy Crystal, John Goodman and Steve Buscemi.
Before Mike and Sulley were the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., they were rivals who could not stand each other. This Pixar prequel rewinds to their college days at Monsters University, where wide-eyed, ambitious Mike Wazowski arrives certain he will become a great Scarer, and lazy natural Sulley coasts on family talent. When both wash out of the elite scare program, they are forced onto a team of misfit fraternity monsters and into a campus competition that might win their place back. Billy Crystal and John Goodman return, with Helen Mirren voicing the fearsome Dean Hardscrabble.
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What is Monsters University about?
Before Mike and Sulley were the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., they were rivals who could not stand each other. This Pixar prequel rewinds to their college days at Monsters University, where wide-eyed, ambitious Mike Wazowski arrives certain he will become a great Scarer, and lazy natural Sulley coasts on family talent. When both wash out of the elite scare program, they are forced onto a team of misfit fraternity monsters and into a campus competition that might win their place back. Billy Crystal and John Goodman return, with Helen Mirren voicing the fearsome Dean Hardscrabble.
When was Monsters University released?
Monsters University was released on 19 June 2013.
How long is Monsters University?
Monsters University runs 1h 44m.
Who made Monsters University?
Monsters University was directed by Dan Scanlon.
Where can I watch Monsters University?
Monsters University is available on Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Monsters University
Stream: Disney Plus
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Billy Crystal as Mike (voice)
- John Goodman as Sullivan (voice)
- Steve Buscemi as Randy (voice)
- Helen Mirren as Dean Hardscrabble (voice)
- Peter Sohn as Squishy (voice)
- Joel Murray as Don (voice)
- Sean Hayes as Terri (voice)
- Dave Foley as Terry (voice)
- Charlie Day as Art (voice)
- Alfred Molina as Professor Knight (voice)
- Tyler Labine as Greek Council VP (voice)
- Nathan Fillion as Johnny (voice)
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A few thoughts on Monsters University
For the story behind the studio, the book The Pixar Touch traces how a scrappy computer lab became a blockbuster animation house. Akira Toriyama's manga Dr. Slump shares the same gleeful, gag-a-page monster comedy. And Doraemon offers warm, kid-friendly friendship adventures in the same good-natured key.
Pixar worlds where friendship carries the story
Monsters University rewinds to Mike and Sulley as college rivals learning to become a team, the origin of one of Pixar's warmest partnerships. These films run on the same fuel: odd companions who need each other to get through. From the scare floor to the deep sea, each proves friendship is the real engine.
Friendly-monster comedies for the whole family
Monsters University makes its ghouls goofy and lovable rather than scary, mining laughs from campus rivalry instead of fright. These family films share that soft-hearted approach to monsters: vampires, trolls, and creatures who turn out to be the good guys. Each keeps the spooky surface while landing firmly on warmth and comedy.
Underdogs who don't fit the mold and prove themselves
Monsters University turns on a small monster told he will never be scary enough, and the misfits who rally around him. These stories celebrate the same outsiders: a boy who wants to dance, a wallflower chasing a dream, a retiree starting over. Each earns its place the way Mike Wazowski does, on stubborn heart.
Read about how animation gets made
Monsters University shows off Pixar's craft in every furry frame and lit hallway. For anyone curious how that magic is built, these books open the studio door: the principles of classic animation, the making of Pixar, and the actor's eye that gives a cartoon monster a soul. Essential reading behind the pixels.