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Monsters University

Monsters University

Before they were incorporated, they had to be educated.

20137.01h 44m

Overview

A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.

Directed by Dan Scanlon
Written by Rosana Sullivan, Louis Gonzales, Kelsey Mann
Produced by Kori Rae
Box OfficeBudget: $200.0MRevenue: $743.6M

Top Cast

Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal

Mike (voice)

John Goodman

John Goodman

Sullivan (voice)

Steve Buscemi

Steve Buscemi

Randy (voice)

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren

Dean Hardscrabble (voice)

Peter Sohn

Peter Sohn

Squishy (voice)

Joel Murray

Joel Murray

Don (voice)

Sean Hayes

Sean Hayes

Terri (voice)

Dave Foley

Dave Foley

Terry (voice)

Charlie Day

Charlie Day

Art (voice)

Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina

Professor Knight (voice)

Themes & Keywords

friendshipmonsterdoortraining campdormitoryfeudbullyprequelbest frienduniversitygamefraternityaftercreditsstingercollege studentpersonification

About Monsters University

Monsters University is a animation, family film released in 2013 exploring themes of friendship, monster, door, training camp, dormitory, feud. Directed by Dan Scanlon, it stars Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi. A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.

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