Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

2021
PG
1h 30m

IMDb RATING

7.6/10

31K

YOUR RATING

Jenny Slate in Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021)

Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. But when a documentary filmmaker discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family. A beloved character gets his big-screen debut in this hilarious and heartwarming story about finding connection in the smallest corners.

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Mockumentary Stop Motion Animation Animation Comedy Drama Family Fantasy

A cash-strapped documentary maker decides to make his newest documentary about a mollusk shell he finds living in his Airbnb with his friends.A cash-strapped documentary maker decides to make his newest documentary about a mollusk shell he finds living in his Airbnb with his friends.A cash-strapped documentary maker decides to make his newest documentary about a mollusk shell he finds living in his Airbnb with his friends.

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IMDb RATING

7.6/10

31K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 39 wins & 71 nominations total

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Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

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Marcel's Cellar Tour

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Marcel The Shell With Shoes On: Let The Battle Begin

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Trivia
Marcel's original shell was purchased in a hobby store. When Fleischer-Camp discovered he needed additional shells during shooting, he learned that, even if the shells were of the same species and purchased at the same store, the difference between them was strikingly noticeable. Eventually, he created additional shells using 3-D printing techniques.

Quotes
Marcel: Guess why I smile a lot.
Dean: Why?
Marcel: Uh, 'cause it's worth it.

Connections
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Soundtracks
Asagao
Written and Performed by Hiroshi Yoshimura
Courtesy of Nuvola / Yoko Yoshimura
Under License from Nuvola / Yoko Yoshimura
By arrangement with Light in the Attic Records & Distribution, LLC

User reviews136

Featured review

9/10

Tender, warming film about a shell

That almost says it all--though I admit I was actually fairly invested in the documentary-making bachelor, as well.

I'm not sure what I was expecting heading into a movie like this, but what I got was a lovely, tight story about companionship, loss, and the importance of meaningful connections. It all felt pretty magical, to be honest, and I was in a pretty grumpy mood going in.

Highly recommended.