Monsters, Inc. (2001) — IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes & Audience Ratings

Last updated: 2026-03-30 3 min read

Quick Facts

IMDb	8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes	96%
Metacritic	79/100
Director	Pete Docter
Genre	Animation, Comedy, Family
Runtime	92 min
Rated	G
Cast	John Goodman, Billy Crystal, Mary Gibbs, Steve Buscemi, James Coburn

"It's nothing personal. It's just their job."

Should You Watch Monsters, Inc.?

With an IMDb score of 8.1, Monsters, Inc. is widely considered one of the best films in its genre. Critics and audiences agree this is essential viewing. The 96% Rotten Tomatoes score signals near-universal critical acclaim.

Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. When a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it's the monsters who are scared silly, and it's up to Sulley and Mike to keep her out of sight and get her back home.

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Ratings Breakdown

IMDb: 8.1/10 from 19,591 votes — the broad audience consensus.
Rotten Tomatoes: 96% — Certified Fresh by critics.
Metacritic: 79/100 — weighted critic average.
TMDB: 7.8/10 from 19,591 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monsters, Inc.'s IMDb rating?

Monsters, Inc. (2001) has an IMDb rating of 8.1 out of 10 based on 19,591 user votes.

Is Monsters, Inc. worth watching?

With an IMDb score of 8.1 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 96%, Monsters, Inc. is generally well-regarded and worth your time.

How long is Monsters, Inc.?

Monsters, Inc. has a runtime of 92 min. It is rated G.

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