A Monster in Paris

A Monster in Paris

You can find love anywhere… even in insects

PG 2011 · 90 min · ★ 6.9 (1K) · Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy

Paris, 1910. Emile, a shy movie projectionist, and Raoul, a colourful inventor, find themselves embarked on the hunt for a monster terrorizing citizens. They join forces with Lucille, the big-hearted star of the Bird of Paradise cabaret, an eccentric scientist and his irascible monkey to save the monster, who turns out to be an oversized but harmless flea, from the city's ruthlessly ambitious police chief.

Directed by Bibo Bergeron · Written by Stéphane Kazandjian

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Vanessa Paradis Lucille (voice)
Matthieu Chedid Francœur (voice)
Gad Elmaleh Raoul (voice)
François Cluzet Le préfet Maynott (voice)
Ludivine Sagnier Maud (voice)
Julie Ferrier Madame Carlotta (voice)
Bruno Salomone Albert (voice)
Sébastien Desjours Emile (voice)
Philippe Peythieu Pâté / Narrator (voice)
Allan Wenger Florist / Husband (voice)
Sophie Arthuys Madame Omelette (voice)

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