Igor.

Name: Igor
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 2008-09-19
Duration: 86 min
Cast: John Cusack, Steve Buscemi, John Cleese, Jay Leno, Eddie Izzard

His monster would rather take a bow.

A lab assistant longs to become a celebrated inventor in a land devoted to evil science. His big creation unexpectedly wants to act instead of destroy, complicating his plans for the science fair.

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Why it’s a little special

A monster with theatrical ambitions and a sidekick who questions his assigned role give this dark comedy its twist.

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US film rating

Scary creatures, deaths, experiments, mild language and bleak jokes appear, including repeated jokes about a character trying to die.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Anthony Leondis
Starring: John Cusack, Steve Buscemi, John Cleese, Jay Leno, Eddie Izzard, Sean P. Hayes, Molly Shannon, Jennifer Coolidge, Arsenio Hall, Christian Slater
Written by: Chris McKenna
Produced by: John Eraklis, Max Howard, Jean-Luc De Fanti
Release date: September 19, 2008
Runtime: 86 minutes
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
Studio: MGM
Language: English

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