A Monster Calls (2016)

12-year-old Conor encounters an ancient tree monster who proceeds to help him cope with his mother's terminal illness and being bullied in school.

Genres: Fantasy, Adventure, Family

What to watch after A Monster Calls

• Frankenstein (2025) — Same subject: monster
• Wolfwalkers (2020) — Same feel: emotional, thought-provoking
• Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
• The Impossible (2012) — J. A. Bayona directed both
• Monster's Ball (2001)
• The Orphanage (2007) — J. A. Bayona directed both