Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Monsters, Inc. is streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
The verdict
Monsters, Inc. stood out as one of the better-rated English films of its release window. It holds a 7.9/10 on TMDB from 20,273 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It's a tight 92-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In New Zealand you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Should you spend 92 minutes on it?
92 minutes of English animation, leaning comedy, fine for the whole family. With 20,273 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- A 7.9/10 that holds up over 20,273 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A family evening that doesn't run late
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 32m — short |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Pete Docter
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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