Coraline (15th Anniversary re-release) Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

11-year-old Coraline Jones (Fanning) is feisty, curious, and intrepid beyond her years. She and her parents (Hatcher, Hodgman) have just relocated from Michigan to Oregon. Missing her friends and finding her parents to be distracted by their work, Coraline tries to find some excitement in her new environment but seriously doubts that her new home can provide anything truly intriguing to her. But when she walks through a secret door in her living room and ventures down an eerie passageway, she discovers an alternate version of her life and existence. On the surface, this parallel reality is similar to her real life – only much better. The adults, including the solicitous Other Mother (Hatcher), seem much more welcoming to her. Even the mysterious Cat (David) now regards her as the center of attention. She begins to think that this Other World might be where she belongs. But when her wondrously off-kilter, fantastical visit turns dangerous and Other Mother schemes to keep her there, Coraline musters all of her resourcefulness, determination, and bravery to get back home – and save her family.

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  Dakota Fanning

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  Teri Hatcher

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  Dawn French

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  Jennifer Saunders

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  Ian McShane

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  Keith David

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Who is making Coraline (15th Anniversary re-release) – Crew List

A look at Coraline (15th Anniversary re-release) behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Henry Selick last helmed Wendell & Wild and Untitled Henry Selick 3D Project.

Director

Henry Selick

Screenwriter

Bill Mechanic

Producer

Bill Mechanic

Production – What we know about the Coraline (15th Anniversary re-release)

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Key Facts

• LAIKA proudly celebrates the 15th Anniversary of its acclaimed 2009 stop-motion animated film Coraline — returning it to theaters around the world in newly remastered 3D for a special limited engagement starting August 15 through partnerships with Fathom in the US and Trafalgar Releasing internationally. The film will also be available in 2D format (6/24/2024).
• The film was nominated for the Oscar® and Golden Globe; won the Cristal Award at Annecy and was named one of the best films of the year by AFI. It won three Annie Awards for Best Music, Character Design and Production Design.
• “An exquisitely realized 3D stop-motion animated feature.” New York Times
  “The best 3-D movie I’ve ever seen… Coraline is in a class by itself.” Entertainment Tonight
  “Terrifying and beautiful, believable and fantastical.” 5 stars.” Empire Magazine “Deserves to be seen in all its Big screen 3D glory.” Variety
  "Dazzling … a certified wild ride.” Rolling Stone
  v “A visual marvel. Gorgeous to watch in all its dazzling stop-motion animation splendor.” USA Today
• Based on Neil Gaiman's Hugo Award-winning, best-selling children's book.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

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