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The Boxtrolls
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Graham Annable, Anthony Stacchi. With Ben Kingsley, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Elle Fanning.
6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
An orphaned boy raised by underground creatures called Boxtrolls comes up from the sewers and out of his box to save his family and the town from the evil exterminator, Archibald Snatcher.
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6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAn orphaned boy raised by underground creatures called Boxtrolls comes up from the sewers and out of his box to save his family and the town from the evil exterminator…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Boxtrolls.
MoviHero lists September 10, 2014 as the release date for The Boxtrolls. Graham Annable, Anthony Stacchi are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Ben Kingsley as Snatcher (voice), Isaac Hempstead Wright as Eggs (voice), Elle Fanning as Winnie Portley-Rind (voice), Dee Bradley Baker as Fish / Wheels / Bucket (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 10, 2014
GenresFamily · Comedy · Fantasy · Animation
Runtime1h 37m
DirectorsGraham Annable, Anthony Stacchi
CastBen Kingsley as Snatcher (voice), Isaac Hempstead Wright as Eggs (voice), Elle Fanning as Winnie Portley-Rind (voice), Dee Bradley Baker as Fish / Wheels / Bucket (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Boxtrolls right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
The Boxtrolls runs 1h 37m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.7/10 from 1,896 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“'The Boxtrolls' has parts that I like, but overall I found it slow-moving.”
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“"Snatcher" is determined to get himself a white hat!”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“You're a liar. When I tell Winnie's father the truth, he'll-”
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Graham AnnableDirector
Anthony StacchiDirector
Ben KingsleySnatcher (voice)
Isaac Hempstead WrightEggs (voice)
Elle FanningWinnie Portley-Rind (voice)
Dee Bradley BakerFish / Wheels / Bucket (voice)
Toni ColletteLady Cynthia Portley-Rind (voice)
Jared HarrisLord Portley-Rind (voice)
Nick FrostMr. Trout (voice)
Richard AyoadeMr. Pickles (voice)
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