Coraline

Coraline

Be careful what you wish for.

PG 2009 · 100 min · ★ 7.9 (10K) · Animation, Family, Fantasy, Horror

Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, 11-year-old Coraline discovers a hidden door to a strangely idealized version of her life. In order to stay in the fantasy, she must make a frighteningly real sacrifice.

Directed by Henry Selick · Written by Henry Selick

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