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Monsters University

AnimationFamilyComedyFantasy

Directed by Dan Scanlon

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

120 reactions from 4 sources (Bluesky, TMDB reviews, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Oct 9, 2026 · last updated Oct 13, 2026 · How this works

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Monsters University grossed $268.5 million in the United States and Canada and $475.1 million in other countries, for a worldwide total of $743.6 million. Calculating in all expenses, Deadline Hollywood estimated that the film made a profit of $179.8 million. It became the 53rd highest-grossing film of all time, the 11th highest-grossing animated film of all time, the seventh-highest-grossing 2013 film, and the third-highest-grossing Pixar film. The film earned $136.9 million worldwide on its opening weekend. Disney declined to provide a budget for the film; Entertainment Weekly speculated that it was higher than that of Brave ($185 million), mainly because of the high cost of John Goodman…

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  • Starfig @starfig.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 13, 2025

    Brock Pearson from Monsters University was one of my numerous "obsessive" crushes over the years. It didn't help that the movie had the glow urchins to spur on many, many thoughts. #Starfigart #inflation #furryinflation

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  • DudeBulge @dudebulge.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 11, 2024

    Please enjoy these two muppet-y-lookin' fellows: Captain Pianta from Mario Sunshine and Professor Brandywine from the movie Monsters University. Just a pair of colorful, big mustache-havin' blokes who've (probably) never before had the pleasure of gettin' their stuff drawn! #nsfw

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  • Av 🦋💙☁️ ☀️ @marioluigi93.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 13, 2024

    “Enjoy the attention while it lasts boys. After you lose... no one will remember you.” “Maybe, but when you lose... no one will let you forget it.” Monsters University is a good movie.

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  • My Name is Grant @mynameisgrant.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 17, 2026

    I can’t remember what I was trying to see, but my worst movie theater experience is probably the time they played Monsters University instead and the projector wouldn’t switch over after half an hour of trying.

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  • Julie 🎃👻🎶 @juliemch.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 25, 2025

    #SeptemberMovieChallenge #Moviesky Day 25. Somebody going to school in a movie. I had to 😁 Monsters University (2013)

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  • Spooky Stephie Skeletons 🏳️‍⚧️ @stephiesparda.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 26, 2025

    2. Monsters University is the best of the non-Toy Story Pixar sequel films. The ways it expands on both Mike and Sully's characters greatly enhance their relationship and growth in Monsters Inc. and it also has one of the brutally honest morals of any Pixar film while still ending on a happy note.

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  • This is Halloween! @tlmylm2002.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 8, 2026

    ...this decade, and I do think it will get even bigger by the end of this decade. With that said, Shi's musical film, Ono Ghost Market, and Monsters Inc. 2 do have me intrigued. (I know, I did not forget Monsters University. But it was mainly a prequel film and not a full on sequel.)

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  • The Voice Artist’s Spotlight @voiceactors.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 13, 2026

    Emmet #MonaMarshall Movie: Monsters University Year: 2013 Mona Marshall did have a cameo in the Monsters Inc. prequel; she did previously worked on Monsters Inc. doing additional voices. #MonstersUniversity

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  • XeroxCool @[email protected]Lemmy · Jun 3, 2024

    18 of their 27 films are originals. 9 are sequels/spinoffs (Lightyear, Monsters University). They have a pretty good track record.

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  • Grumps @grumpsforever.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 20, 2026

    And then home to a Disney movie of his choice Monsters University

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  • 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓛𝓾𝓷𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓬 𝓥𝓲𝓫𝓮𝓼 🦋 @thelunaticvibes.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 24, 2026

    Tonight's movie: Monsters University.

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  • Hyperion, Guardian of Nature 🍉🔞 @bignatureenby.bsky.socialBluesky · May 24, 2026

    #60: Monsters University As far as Disney/Pixar sequels go, aside from Toy Story 2 & 3, this is by far the best. I love its themes so much, and I think it informed a lot of why I don't like superpowered societies that don't explore people with disabilities. I hate the dean though. Stupid bitch

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  • trainns.bsky.social @trainns.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 21, 2025

    Ryan needs to enunciate clearer, I genuinely thought he was calling Monsters University an anime film

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  • D4RTH SP4RT4N 🇲🇽 @d4rthsp4rt4n.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 16, 2026

    Here are 10 of the movies I love: Transformers: Age of Exctintion Scott Pilgrim vs The World Charlie's Angels: Full Thorttle Wreck-It Ralph Monsters University Sonic The Movie 3 Avengers: Endgame Spiderman: No Way Home Dispecable Me 4 Pixels

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  • 🎃 Matthew Jack-o'-lantern 🎃 @awalrusdarkly.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 25, 2026

    Kid's into MONSTERS UNIVERSITY right now. One of the more charming conceits in the movie is the idea that the Scarers have trading cards like they're famous athletes but they're just, like, the guys who work at the power company. My Dad works for the power company so I find this extra funny.

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  • Derek Jarman’s “Stu” @stuartgipp.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 27, 2025

    Free space: Monsters University whips ass. Funny as hell, chemistry on point and the best message ever afforded in a kid’s film: you can completely fuck up your life plan, have your dreams shattered, and still live a happy and fulfilling existence. Beautiful.

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  • Asari @asarithewarrior.bsky.socialBluesky · May 22, 2026

    I think the older I get, the more Im starting to resonate with Monster's Inc as a movie and it might now be my favorite Pixar franchise. Monsters University and Monsters at Work just really fleshed out the universe in a fun, mostly grounded way, and so much care is put into the world building.

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  • Strain42 but on Bluesky @strain42.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 26, 2025

    While I still don't like how much of Mike and Sully's history the movie retconned, I still think Monsters University was a perfectly fun film. It was a nice college underdog story and I think that summer camp finale scene was absolutely fantastic

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  • A Hype @therealahype.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 3, 2025

    1: Monsters Inc 2: Monsters University 3: Toy Story 4: The Truman Show 5: The Bee Movie but ONLY the parts with Joe Swanson

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  • Pkshyguy @pkshyguy.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 22, 2026

    Monsters University: 7/10 "Let's make an incredibly average college movie but then slap the audience of children with the cold reality that some people have intrinsic capabilities to achieve their dreams while others just cannot and should pursue other things in life." Damn

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  • Emi 🩵 | Hangman Gang @emilianartb.bsky.socialBluesky · May 18, 2026

    I was 18 years old. And the movie was This Is The End. Though I suppose I should give context: we were supposed to see Monsters University and instead my friends dragged me to this comedy shitshow. I was so fucking mad lol. i fuckin hate this movie

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  • Gabe hyped for Forgotten Island and Hexed @gabemovie.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 26, 2026

    So we all agree Monsters University is a movie about aspecting your disability and succeeding anyway ?

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  • GabeA113 @gabea113.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 1, 2026

    And up first, it’s Dan Scanlon. While making his directorial debut in Monsters University, he wanted to make a film based on his personal life after he was encouraged to make personal stories…

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  • GabeA113 @gabea113.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 9, 2026

    14. Monsters University A fun and enjoyable prequel to a Pixar classic. Yes, the plot is mediocre in the middle of the film, but it delivered a better execution with great and colorful animation, the Scar Games being very creative, and hilarious cast of characters.

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  • 🎃 Found Star Trek Episodes 🎃 @foundepisodes.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 4, 2025

    It was during that dubious period when every movie got an unfortunate and unnecessary canon-obliterating prequel. (Looking at you, Monsters University.)

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  • GNARFIELD (🖒^_^)🖒 @gnarfield.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 31, 2024

    Shoutout to Monsters University. Low key top 10 Pixar movie of all time.

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  • 🎃Benny/Benjamin🎃! 🚫ANTI AI🚫 @berrycontrary.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 9, 2026

    He's my favourite Monsters Inc character btw Never said how much I relate to him but I do ESPECIALLYY with Monsters University. People were so mean abt that film but I genuinely think its one of the best. Mike is autistic you can't tell me otherwise

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  • Jeff F @jfeej.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 17, 2026

    Phil Andrew's secret Pixar movie tier rankings revealed; he has "Up" and "Inside Out" at C but "Cars 2" and "Monsters University" at B

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  • TheJayster99 (SUPPORT SMALL ARTISTS!) @tjayster99.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 4, 2026

    Monsters University was admittedly a bit generic as far as college movies go, and I wish the cast outside Mike, Sulley, and Hardscrabble got more focus, but I have to commend this film for its message that I think needs to be told more (i.e., "You don't need a college degree to achieve big things.")

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  • Mitchekie @mitchekie.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 8, 2025

    ... for making hit after hit that people started to expect nothing less, so when a film like Monsters University or Luca comes out, people start saying that Pixar is "losing its edge". Honestly, I think it was only inevitable, and those films and others have their own redeeming qualities. I think...

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  • Mr.DC7 @mrdc7.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 17, 2026

    Quick-ish fact! Thanks to the prequel movie "Monsters University" from 2013. We learned that human children are not the only source of power, because near the end of the movie. Both Mike & Sulley managed to scare grown adults in order for them to hop back to their world. youtu.be/XR0wS7NmZPs?...

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  • D4RTH SP4RT4N 🇲🇽 @d4rthsp4rt4n.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 14, 2026

    Quote with 5 movies to get to know you 1. Sonic 3 2. Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle 3. Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift 4. Monsters University 5. Foster's Home: Destination Imagination

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  • D4RTH SP4RT4N 🇲🇽 @d4rthsp4rt4n.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 8, 2026

    What's your favorite movie from every decade in your life? 2000s: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, Transformers, Wall-E 2010s: Monsters University, Scott Pilgrim vs the World, Avengers: Endgame 2020s: Spider-Man: No Way Home, Super Mario bros Movie, Sonic 3

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  • Chris Ingalls @ingalls1969.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 16, 2026

    Most under-appreciated Pixar movie: Monsters University What’s yours?

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  • RandyLittlesMovies @randylittlesmovies.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 31, 2026

    My ★★★½ review of Monsters University on @letterboxd: boxd.it/1cNjev

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  • The Vanguard @thevanguardnews.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 12, 2026

    The project would mark the first new film in the series since the 2013 prequel Monsters University, which explored how the two characters first met. Information is yet to be disclosed regarding the plot, cast, or release date of the film.

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  • AstraVex @astravex.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 7, 2026

    I want to care. I DESPERATELY want to care about the idea of a third film. Monsters Inc is one of my all-time favourite movies, but after Monsters University which I found disappointing, and Monsters At Work which was forgettable, I'm not exactly ecstatic. But by all means, prove me wrong, Pixar!

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  • 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓛𝓾𝓷𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓬 𝓥𝓲𝓫𝓮𝓼 🦋 @thelunaticvibes.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 12, 2025

    Tonight's movie: Monsters University. m.imdb.com/title/tt1453...

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  • James “Vamp” Fleet @horrorfilms101.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 2, 2025

    “Monsters University” is a cute, well-done story and a rare kids’ film about how to cope with *not* achieving your dream.

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  • Jules° @dinokafka.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 29, 2024

    Weather: cloudy and breezy day Bird: owls! Cake: cheesecakes and red velvet Holiday: New Year Movie: Monsters University no tags, anyone who wants to do it can join fufu!! ✨

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  • Chuck Suffel @chucksuffel.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 9, 2026

    Combine 2 Film Titles 2 make a New Film. House Party Monster? Party Monsters Inc? Party Monsters University?

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  • Animation Dad @animation350.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 27, 2026

    Recommending a full year of animated movies, day 145. My 299th favourite animated movie is Monsters University. I remember being disappointed by MU, but over the years it has become a rewatchable warm blanket of a movie. The main issue is the lack of anything feeling fresh…

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  • That Juliet @superjules84.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 13, 2026

    It’s a great great film! I also enjoyed Monsters University! (I don’t miss my ex but I do miss her 8 year old as a great excuse to watch lots of ace kids films!)

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  • XenoMat @xenomat.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 16, 2026

    95 Monsters University Setting aside the continuity issues this movie is a bunch of fun. Getting more background on Mike and Sully and seeing them bond into the duo we know is satisfying. The journey of figuring out what you excel in and what you can't hit me in a place.

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  • Summer CarsGirl ☀️⚡️❤️ (LMQ’s Girlfriend) @carsgirl98.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 23, 2026

    Now, if all goes well and I remain consistent starting tonight, I should see myself finishing this movie marathon by (hopefully) mid-July. I’ll be kicking off things this week by watching "Monsters University" later on tonight! 📚 (2/2)

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  • Summer CarsGirl ☀️⚡️❤️ (LMQ’s Girlfriend) @carsgirl98.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 19, 2026

    We're heading back to school with this next movie, because I'm going to be watching "Monsters University" later on tonight! 📚

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  • Three Circles - A Podcast About Disney Movies @threecirclesfs.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 18, 2026

    Toy Story 3 (USA, 2010) Cars 2 (USA - Hollywood, California premiere, 2011) Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch (USA - home video, 2002) Monsters University (USA - Los Angeles Film Festival, 2013) (5/6) #OTD #ToyStory3 #Cars2 #AirBud #MonstersUniversity

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  • petervanhelsing.bsky.social @petervanhelsing.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 8, 2026

    2013 - Monsters University 2014 - The Lego Movie 2015 - Inside Out 2016 - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 2017 - Coco 2018 - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2019 - Knives Out 2020 - Soul 2021 - The Suicide Squad 2022 - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2023 - Wonka 2024 - Nosferatu 2025 - Sinners

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  • Vex @vexusdylan.bsky.socialBluesky · May 3, 2026

    I wish Monsters University felt like an actual movie before the third act, because I like the movie's honesty: 'There are some things in life you just CAN'T do, and no amount of knowledge and determination can change that. You have to learn to adjust your life goals according to your limitations.'

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  • Black Rhino Ranger @blackrhinoranger.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 6, 2026

    My most favorite animated film of 2013 when I was 19 years old is Monsters University. While yes, very similar to several college movies. I enjoy the designs, the way the characters interact, the games and how it ends. #MonstersInc #MonstersUniversity

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  • Xodysseus @xodysseus.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 7, 2026

    Movies from the Cruise Movie #9 - #19 of 2026 Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Cool Runnings The Incredibles The Incredibles 2 Disney’s Hercules Monsters, Inc. Monsters University Elemental Disney’s Peter Pan Avatar Avatar: The Way of Water

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  • Lunarkaiya @lunarkaiya.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 7, 2026

    The last movie was Monsters University, what will this one be? Monster High? Oh wait...

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  • Evan Skaggs @bige93.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 18, 2025

    Pixar's filmography in the 2010s happens to be quite interesting to say the least. Only one bad film (Cars 2), a couple of okay but forgettable films (Brave and Cars 3), a couple of good but not great films (Monsters University and The Good Dinosaur),

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  • RPG @onecalledrpg.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 6, 2025

    Weird thing is though, until like 2010, Toy Story 2 was the EXCEPTION to that sequel thing (and kinda weird cuz it was their third film). Everything else was original Then Toy Story 3, Cars 2, and Monsters University came out and kinda opened the floodgates. And now they just can't help themselves

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  • Rupert Reynolds @[email protected]Mastodon · May 26, 2025

    I just watched Monsters University and loved it :-) (Just in case anyone thinks my tastes are predictable, like...) #MonstersUniversity #MonstersInc

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  • 🤌🍕ᕼᙍᖇᙍ ᖴᓎᖇ ᑤᕼᙍᙍSᙍ🧀🤌 @born2.besilly.onlineBluesky · May 20, 2025

    Monsters University is such a good movie

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  • Jordan M. @movieman995.bsky.socialBluesky · May 14, 2025

    20 of your favorite Disney films. One film per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just gifs. Day 8: Monsters University

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  • TheJayster99 (SUPPORT SMALL ARTISTS!) @tjayster99.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 26, 2025

    I'm really happy that I finally gave Monsters University a chance back in high school, because not only did a fall in love with the film - even if I do feel the plot overall isn't terribly original - but it convinced me to check out this super awesome fanfic by my friend @cartuneslover32.bsky.social

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  • Hugh Raine @hughraine.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 3, 2025

    This shot, man. If you haven't given Monsters University a shot, try it. It's actually my favourite Pixar film.

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  • Spoonie @atomicspoonie.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 10, 2025

    I'm really sorry but I'm going to have to cancel stream - I have a lot going on in my personal and work life at the moment and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. I am however going to watch a movie in Soup's discord if anyone wants to join - hoping for it to be Monsters University :D

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Billy Crystal
Mike (voice)
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John Goodman
Sullivan (voice)
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Steve Buscemi
Randy (voice)
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Helen Mirren
Dean Hardscrabble (voice)
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Joel Murray
Don (voice)
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Sean Hayes
Terri (voice)
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Dave Foley
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Charlie Day
Art (voice)

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