Where to watch A Monster Calls (2018) in the UK
A Monster Calls (2018) is available to watch free in the UK on Rakuten TV. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, BFI Player, and YouTube or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
The Old Vic in association with Bristol Old Vic, Jonathan Church Productions & Global Creatures’ present their Olivier Award-winning production, A Monster Calls. Thirteen-year-old Conor and his mum have managed just fine since his dad moved to America. But now his mum’s very sick and she’s not getting any better. His grandmother won’t stop interfering and the kids at school won’t look him in the eye. Then, one night, at seven minutes past midnight, Conor is woken by something at his window. A monster has come walking. It’s come to tell Conor tales from when it walked before. And when it’s finished, Conor must tell his own story and face his deepest fears. On publication, A Monster Calls became a bestseller with children and adults alike with its dazzling insight into love, loss and healing. It garnered huge critical acclaim, including an unprecedented double win of the Carnegie and Greenaway Medals for outstanding children’s literature and illustration.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in A Monster Calls.
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Matthew TennysonConor -
Marianne OldhamMum / Ensemble -
Stuart GoodwinMonster / Ensemble -
Selina CadellGrandma / Ensemble -
Felix HayesDad / Ensemble -
Hammed AnimashaunAnton / Ensemble -
Nandi BhebheMiss Godfrey / Ensemble -
Matt CostainMr Marl / Ensemble
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A Monster Calls — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Monster Calls for free in the UK?
A Monster Calls (2018) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Rakuten TV in the United Kingdom.
How much does it cost to rent A Monster Calls?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, BFI Player, and YouTube so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of A Monster Calls?
Yes. A Monster Calls can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
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A Monster Calls is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
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