A Monster in Paris

You can find love anywhere… even in insects

2011 • 90 min • Adventure · Animation · Family · Fantasy

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Synopsis

Paris, 1910. Emile, a shy movie projectionist, and Raoul, a colourful inventor, find themselves embarked on the hunt for a monster terrorizing citizens. They join forces with Lucille, the big-hearted star of the Bird of Paradise cabaret, an eccentric scientist and his irascible monkey to save the monster, who turns out to be an oversized but harmless flea, from the city's ruthlessly ambitious police chief.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

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In 1910 Paris, a shy projectionist and an eccentric inventor accidentally create a giant flea. When it’s mistaken for a terrifying monster, they team up with a cabaret singer, a scientist, and his monkey to protect the gentle creature from a relentless police chief.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Chases and peril
Mild romantic themes
Character in danger

What it models well

Friendship and loyalty
Accepting differences
Courage and perseverance
Artistic expression

Talk about it after

Judging by appearances
The importance of music and art
Helping others in need

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