Published: November 9, 2026 · Last updated: November 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Coraline is a 2009 animated film directed by Henry Selick. This guide provides a summary and details regarding the production.
Spoiler-free: this page uses only the official synopsis and public data.
Coraline at a Glance
Ratings Snapshot
| Source | Score | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB (audience votes) | 8.0/10 | 9739 |
What Is Coraline About? (Spoiler-Free)
An 11-year-old girl explores her new home and finds a secret entrance to an idealized reality. To remain in this alternate world, she faces a difficult demand.
Cast and Characters
- Dakota Fanning as Coraline Jones (voice)
- Teri Hatcher as Mel Jones / Other Mother (voice)
- Jennifer Saunders as Miss April Spink / Other Spink (voice)
- Dawn French as Miss Miriam Forcible / Other Forcible (voice)
- Keith David as The Cat (voice)
- John Hodgman as Charlie Jones / Other Father (voice)
- Robert Bailey Jr. as Wyborne 'Wybie' Lovat (voice)
- Ian McShane as Mr. Sergei Alexander Bobinsky / Other Bobinsky (voice)
Behind the Camera
| Music by | Bruno Coulais |
|---|---|
| Cinematography | Pete Kozachik |
| Editing | Christopher Murrie, Ronald Sanders |
| Producers | Michael Zoumas, Alex Heineman, Mary Sandell, Claire Jennings |
Who Should Watch Coraline?
It may suit you if:
- You enjoy animated films featuring elements of fantasy and horror.
- You are interested in family-oriented stories with a mysterious premise.
- You want to see voice performances by Dakota Fanning and Teri Hatcher.
You might skip it if:
- You prefer stories that avoid themes of horror.
- You are not interested in the animation genre.
Before You Watch
The movie has a runtime of 100 minutes and is rated PG. It features a blend of animation, family, fantasy, and horror genres.
Movies Like Coraline
These picks come from TMDB’s audience recommendations for Coraline.
| Title | TMDB score | About |
|---|---|---|
| Rise of the Guardians (2012) | 7.4/10 | When an evil spirit known as Pitch Black lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to… |
| Monster High: Haunted (2015) | 7.5/10 | Lurk what's waiting for the Monster High ghouls when they bring their killer fashion to the howlways of the spooktacular Haunted High! |
| James and the Giant Peach (1996) | 6.6/10 | When the young orphan boy James spills a magic bag of crocodile tongues, he finds himself in possession of a giant peach that flies him away to… |
| Monster High: Scaris City of Frights (2013) | 7.8/10 | The Monstruitas of Monster High are obsessed with going to Scaris, The City of Frights for Fashion international competition where the winner will… |
| Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return (2014) | 6.2/10 | Dorothy wakes in post-tornado Kansas, only to be whisked back to Oz to try to save her old friends, the Scarecrow, the Lion, the Tin Man, and Glinda,… |
| Peter Rabbit (2018) | 6.7/10 | Peter Rabbit's feud with Mr. McGregor escalates to greater heights than ever before as they rival for the affections of the warm-hearted animal lover… |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Coraline (2009)?
Coraline (2009) runs 1 h 40 min (100 minutes), according to TMDB.
Who directed Coraline?
Henry Selick.
Who stars in Coraline?
Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, Keith David.
When was Coraline released?
The first release date listed on TMDB is 2009-02-05.
What is the US rating of Coraline?
TMDB lists a US rating of PG. Check the official rating body for the reasons behind it.
Data checked on November 9, 2026. Movie and TV data from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings via OMDb (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic) where shown. Scores change over time; check the source for the latest numbers.
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About this guide. Published by Morfeli on November 9, 2026. Facts come from public data sources (TMDB, OMDb, Deezer) and are summarized with AI assistance. This page is a data summary, not a critic’s review or a personal opinion; nobody here claims to have rated the title. Scores and details change over time. See our Editorial Policy.
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