Monsters University

2013 Directed by Dan Scanlon

School never looked this scary.

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

Billy Crystal John Goodman Helen Mirren Steve Buscemi Peter Sohn Joel Murray Aubrey Plaza Sean Hayes Dave Foley Charlie Day Alfred Molina Tyler Labine Nathan Fillion Bobby Moynihan Noah Johnston Julia Sweeney Bonnie Hunt John Krasinski Bill Hader Beth Behrs Bob Peterson John Ratzenberger Lori Alan Carlos Alazraqui Jack Angel Bob Bergen Gregg Berger Rodger Bumpass Neil Campbell Show All…

Alternative Titles

جامعة الوحوش, Universitet monstrov, Monsters University - 3D, 怪兽电力公司2, Monsters Inc. 2, Monstros: Universidade, 몬스터 대학교, Университет за таласъми, Monstros - A Universidade, Monstruos University, มหา'ลัย มอนส์เตอร์, Корпорация монстров 2, Monstres Academy, Die Monster Uni

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Review by Keith Phipps ★★★ 3

Perfect movie for eight-year-olds who are also college students.
Review by Houston Coley ★★★★ 21

Best non-Toy-Story Pixar sequel. Fight me.
Review by ☆ Sophie ☆ ★★★★ 12

I can confirm that college is exactly like this.
Review by Mary Conti ★★★★ 15

There's been an attitude recently that Pixar has been "losing it" that I frankly don't agree with. The studio might be "losing it" in that they haven't produced a masterful film since Toy Story 3, which was only 3 years ago, but their films have never really gone less than competent. Cars 2 erroneously got panned for being too childish, something they were intentionally going for, and Brave pulled out of a terrible production hell history to be an ultimately decent attempt at a standard Disney princess story. Now we have Monster's University, the prequel to 2001's Monster's Inc., and while it's not one of their more masterful films, it is still a sign that even when Pixar is being…
Review by Coolnilk ★★★★½ 2

Monsters University might not be as impressive as Monsters, Inc. to some, but I have to say this was definitely a solid enough film and almost on par with the first one for me.
We get to see Mike and Sulley before they were friends and it was great to see them grow to the characters we all know and love with some other side characters with lots of admirable personalities as well along that journey. It was a fun and hilarious time to watch those two do that, and I can't believe I waited too long to see this honestly.
I'm also contented that Pixar went with the prequel route with this film because the ending to Monsters, Inc. is absolute perfection and a direct sequel would've ruined it in my opinion.
Review by SilentDawn ★★★★ 4

Monsters University is a second-tier Pixar production to be sure, however, is that a bad thing? Full of lush visuals, excellent humor, and a wonderful message about growing up; Monsters University is a really good animated film for the whole family.
"I can't go back to jail!"
Review by issy 🥝 1

monsters university really said to the kids college isn’t for everyone! what a weirdly specific but reassuring life message to put inside a disney movie about a bowling ball with one eye
Review by Adam Cook ★★½ 21

Monsters, Inc. is my favourite Pixar film which is both a blessing and a curse when approaching this prequel. On the one hand it is great to spend time with the characters again but on the other it is always going to come off as second best compared to the charming original. Unsurprisingly, it is in the interactions between Mike and Sully where Pixar’s latest finds the majority of its laughs and hidden heart, the only problem is that it is marred by such a formulaic and pedestrian plot.
Monsters University explores how everybody’s favourite monsters became friends during their eventful time at university. The film follows the well-worn path of rivals becoming best buddies as Mike and Sully must…
Review by dani✨ ★★★½

tag yourself i'm the student carrying three cups of coffee in his hands
Review by ☆ Sophie ☆ ★★★★ 5

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Knowing myself, I would have gone to Fear Tech (engineering), but Monsters University has the AESTHETIC and an amazing college vibe.
Review by Wood ★★★ 2

Do you like Animal House but wish it didn't have any boobs or cursing? Boy do I have a treat for you.
Review by DirkH ★★★ 15

Monsters Inc. was a film that took me a long time to like. I wasn't really looking forward to its sequel, nor was I opposed to watching it. I felt indifferent and that is more or less how I feel now.
Monsters University feels like a film that only works because of the huge amount of talent involved. It probably shouldn't exist, comes across as a money grab and reeks of an easy opportunity to churn out tonnes of merchandise. Yet it still manages to be better than most recent animated movies that have come out.
The Pixar name seems to be a bit of a double edged sword. Whenever that logo appears, expectations become stellar and have people looking…

Recent reviews

Review by Aidan Ferguson ★★★½

73%💚
This is just another Pixar sequel, but something about this one makes it stand out
The characters are annoying at the start with background characters being bland, but the stars are Goodman and Crystal
What really holds this film is the overall story of Mike wanting to be a scared (which he is obviously not) and the end result where all the characters end up with Mike being the brains and having a massive part makes this one of the most developed Pixar films
Lego Star Wars Holiday Special/Fargo/Mile 22
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Review by ZachDykstra ★★★½

A surprisingly emotionally affecting final act sitting at the end of a generic, overly-antic comedy. Which judging by Onward, is just Dan Scanlon's thing?
P.S. also how dare they give the Abominable Snowman a cameo, that makes zero sense when held alongside his appearance in the original film, some real Star Wars prequel shit there.
Review by Hector Mendoza ★★★

‘Twas a fun watch
Review by Kieran Bennett ★★★

I excepted to hate it and it’s fun with some heart, but feels really forgettable and offers very little. Seeing Mike and Sully friendship grow is fun and ok but I don’t could of done without seeing it. Still a good time.
Review by muesli_fox ★★½

Why... WHY DO YOU HAVE TO EXIST?! Monsters, Inc. is the greatest and you? You are NOT GOOD.
SCORE: FIVE BRONZE (5-)
Review by Casper Koopman ★★★

Definitely one of the lesser Pixar sequels (well, prequal in this case).
Review by kennyharvey ★★★½

I think this one is almost or just as good as the original TBH...
Review by Matthew Smith ★★★½

6.6/10
Review by Golden_Rank ★★★★

Much better than many believe, Monsters University further develops the characters we love and includes the saga without discarding the first film.
Review by AveryHS7 ★★★★½

Honestly an underrated movie. Is it better than Monsters Inc.? No, of course not. But damn if this movie doesn't bring a smile to my face and make me feel good. Just a fun, touching, entertaining film.
Review by ZaraGwen ★★★

Don Carlson is like a character from Fargo and should have been voiced by William H. Macy
Review by katie <3 ★★★

better than i expected ngl