Monsters University2013Monsters University
2013
Long before they were partners, Mike Wazowski was a bookish freshman determined to become a scarer, and Sulley was a lazy natural from a famous family. Thrown out of the scaring program, the two rivals join a band of misfits to compete in the Scare Games.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
Unusually honest for a family film: hard work doesn't guarantee your dream, cheating has consequences, and two proud students find their places through humility and friendship.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Light college-party scenes with red cups and mild insults. Mike and Sully cheat in the Scare Games, and when it comes out they're expelled, which is a clear consequence worth talking about.
Monsters University (2013)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Mike worked harder than anyone. Why wasn't that enough?
- What did you think of Sulley's choice to cheat? What happened because of it?
- Was it right for the dean to expel them?
- Which Oozma Kappa member was your favorite?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 5+: monster scares; mild college partying; mild insults.
Trailer
Best edition
The disc comes first.
Monsters University 4K Blu-ray (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray)
4K · March 3, 2020
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Where to stream
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