Little Monsters

Little Monsters

1989 · 102 min · EN · PG · 5.8 (227 votes)
Dir. Richard Greenberg · Starring Fred Savage, Howie Mandel, Daniel Stern, Margaret Whitton, Rick Ducommun, Frank Whaley · Music David Newman

“They cause all the trouble. But you’ll have all the fun.”

AdventureFantasyComedyFamily

A young boy is scared of the monster under his bed. He asks his 6th grade brother to swap rooms for the night as a bet that the monster really exists. Soon the brother becomes friends with the monster and discovers a whole new world of fun and games under his bed where pulling pranks on kids and other monsters is the main attraction.

VIBE

This film feels like a playful, imaginative romp through childhood anxieties. It's a silly, lighthearted adventure about conquering fears with friendship and a touch of 80s fantasy charm. Perfect for a cozy family watch.

whimsicaladventurouslightheartedsillysteady80s family fantasycomedic adventurelighthearted fantasyfriendshipimaginationchildhood fearssibling rivalry
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