Coraline
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.
Release Year
2009
Runtime
100 min
Audience Score
7.9
Genres
Animation, Family, Fantasy
Story Snapshot
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.
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Coraline is a uplifting pick with easy complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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