ParaNorman Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

You Don't Become A Hero By Being Normal

Last modified: Sep. 2, 2025

ParaNorman

Director: Sam Fell • Chris Butler

Starring: Casey Affleck • Tempestt Bledsoe • Jeff Garlin • John Goodman • Bernard Hill

PG Adventure 1 hr, 33 m

61% WILL SEE 39% WON'T SEE

Plot: In ParaNorman, a small town comes under siege by zombies. Who can it call? Only misunderstood local boy Norman (voiced by Kodi Smit-McPhee), who is able to speak with the dead. In addition to the zombies, he'll have to take on ghosts, witches and, worst, of all, grown-ups, to save his town from a centuries-old curse. But this young ghoul whisperer may find his paranormal activities pushed to their otherworldly limits.

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Casey Affleck
... (voice)

The Instigators, Triple 9
T
Tempestt Bledsoe
... (voice)
J
Jeff Garlin
... (voice)

Wall-E, Toy Story 4
John Goodman
... (voice)

Digger, Argo
B
Bernard Hill
... (voice)

The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Anna Kendrick
... (voice)

Twilight, Pitch Perfect 2
Leslie Mann
... (voice)

Rio, Poetic License
Christopher Mintz-Plasse
... (voice)

Kick-Ass, Neighbors
Kodi Smit-McPhee
... Norman (voice)

X-Men: Dark Phoenix, Maria
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Elaine Stritch
... (voice)

Romance and Cigarettes

A look at ParaNorman behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Sam Fell last helmed Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget and The Tale of Despereaux. The film's writer Chris Butler last penned Missing Link and Kubo and the Two Strings.

Jul 2012

Changed ParaNorman movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Oct 2011

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Feb 2010

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for scary action and images, thematic elements, some rude humor and language
Runtime: 1 hr, 33 m
Tagline: You Don't Become A Hero By Being Normal
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Theatrical Trailer

ParaNorman was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, August 17 , 2012. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including Sparkle, The Expendables 2 and The Day.