The charismatic Sir Lionel Frost considers himself to be the world's foremost investigator of myths and monsters. Trouble is, none of his small-minded, high-society peers seems to recognize this. Hoping to finally gain acceptance from these fellow adventurers, Sir Lionel travels to the Pacific Northwest to prove the existence of a legendary creature known as the missing link.
Practical Effects
Laika's stop-motion puppetry is jaw-droppingly tactile.
Writing
Mr. Susan Link's name alone deserves an Oscar.
Costume
Every waistcoat and bustle is fabric-sculpted perfection.
Director
Chris Butler
Hugh Jackman
Sir Lionel Frost (voice)
Zoe Saldaña
Adelina Fortnight (voice)
Zach Galifianakis
Mr. Susan Link (voice)
Stephen Fry
Lord Piggot-Dunceby (voice)
Timothy Olyphant
Willard Stenk (voice)
Emma Thompson
Dora the Yeti Elder (voice)
Amrita Acharia
Ama Lhamu (voice)
Matt Lucas
Mr. Collick (voice)
Ching Valdes-Aran
Gamu (voice)
David Walliams
Mr. Lemuel Lint (voice)
Humphrey Ker
Doorman / General Pugh (voice)
Adam Godley
Lord Bilge (voice)
Neil Dickson
Lord Roylott (voice)
Ian Ruskin
Lord Scrivener (voice)
Matthew Wolf
Lord Ramsbottom (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Laika's rigs allowed 1.9 million possible facial expressions for Mr. Link — more than you have for your ex.
The film quietly subverts colonial adventure tropes by making the 'discovered' creature the actual hero with agency.
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