Missing Link (2019 film) facts for kids
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| Directed by | Chris Butler |
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| Screenplay by | Chris Butler |
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| Music by | Carter Burwell |
| Cinematography | Chris Peterson |
| Editing by | Stephen Perkins |
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| Release date(s) | April 5, 2019 (United Kingdom) April 7, 2019 (New York City) April 12, 2019 (United States) |
| Running time | 94 minutes |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | $102.3 million |
| Money made | $26.2 million |
Missing Link is an animated adventure comedy film from 2019. It was made using stop-motion animation. This means objects are moved slightly between many photos to make them look like they are moving.
The film was written and directed by Chris Butler. It was produced by Laika, a studio famous for its stop-motion movies. Famous actors like Hugh Jackman and Zoe Saldana lent their voices to the characters.
The story is about a Bigfoot (also known as a Sasquatch) who wants to find his family. He teams up with an English explorer. Together, they travel all the way to the Himalayas to meet the Bigfoot's Yeti cousins.
Missing Link first showed in New York City on April 7, 2019. It was released in the United States on April 12, 2019. Even though the movie did not make a lot of money at the box office, critics really liked it.
People praised its amazing animation and the voices of the actors. They also liked its humor and lighter feel compared to other Laika films. The movie won a Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film. It was the first stop-motion film to win this award. It was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, but Toy Story 4 won that year.
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The Story of Missing Link
Sir Lionel's Quest for Fame
The year is 1886. Sir Lionel Frost is an investigator who studies mythical creatures. He wants to prove these creatures are real. His biggest goal is to join the "Society of Great Men." This group is led by his rival, Lord Piggot-Dunceby.
Lionel gets a letter saying a Bigfoot has been seen. He makes a deal with Lord Piggot-Dunceby. If he can prove the Bigfoot is real, he will be allowed into the society.
Meeting Mr. Link
Lionel travels to the Pacific Northwest. He soon finds the Bigfoot in a forest. The Bigfoot tells Lionel that he sent the letter himself! The Bigfoot asks Lionel for help. He wants to find his relatives, the Yetis, who live in the Himalayas.
Lionel agrees to help him. He names the Bigfoot "Mr. Link." But Lionel doesn't know that Lord Piggot-Dunceby has hired a bounty hunter. His name is Willard Stenk. Stenk's job is to stop Lionel and Mr. Link.
Finding the Map
Lionel's old friend, Adelina Fortnight, has a map to the Himalayas. The map is in a safe at her house in Santa Ana, California. Lionel and Mr. Link visit her mansion. Adelina is upset with Lionel for missing her husband's funeral. She refuses to help him.
Later that night, Lionel and Mr. Link sneak back into the house. They try to get the map. Mr. Link makes a lot of noise. The safe falls out of a window and breaks open. Lionel and Mr. Link grab the map and escape.
Adelina Joins the Adventure
The next day, Adelina finds them. She agrees to help them find the Yetis. But only if she can come along. Suddenly, Willard Stenk arrives. A shootout begins. The trio tricks Stenk into getting on a train by himself.
Journey by Sea
The three friends continue their journey by boat. Adelina encourages Lionel to be kinder to Mr. Link. Lionel and Mr. Link have a nice chat on the boat's deck. Mr. Link decides to call himself "Susan." This is after a friendly person he once met.
But Stenk ambushes them again on the ship. After a struggle, they manage to lock Stenk away. They escape once more.
Reaching the Yetis
The trio finally reaches the Himalayas. They are led to the Yeti temple. There, they meet the Yeti Queen. She shows them their hidden valley. But the Yetis do not like humans. They are also not happy that Susan has been with humans.
The Yetis throw the trio into a deep pit. Susan helps Adelina climb out. They knock down some Yeti guards and escape. They run across an ice bridge.
The Final Showdown
Lord Piggot-Dunceby and Stenk are waiting on the bridge. Lionel tells Piggot-Dunceby that Susan is more human than his society. Piggot-Dunceby gets angry and starts shooting at the ice bridge. He wants to kill them all.
Susan stops Piggot-Dunceby. But the bridge still cracks and breaks. Piggot-Dunceby and his helper fall to their death. The trio and Stenk are left hanging from the broken bridge. Stenk tries to taunt Lionel.
Lionel and Stenk fight while hanging. The trio works together to get rid of Stenk. He falls after an icicle breaks. Lionel makes Susan his new partner for investigations.
New Adventures Begin
After their big adventure, Adelina decides to travel on her own. She and Lionel share a moment, showing they care about each other. Susan and Lionel return home. They start planning their next case: finding Atlantis. The end credits show maps and souvenirs from their future adventures.
Voice Cast
- Zach Galifianakis as Mr. Susan Link: A kind and gentle Bigfoot looking for his family.
- Hugh Jackman as Sir Lionel Frost: A brave but sometimes reckless investigator of myths.
- Zoe Saldana as Adelina Fortnight: A strong and independent adventurer, and Lionel's former girlfriend.
- Stephen Fry as Lord Piggot-Dunceby: The proud and selfish leader of the "Society of Great Men," and Lionel's enemy.
- Timothy Olyphant as Willard Stenk: A dangerous bounty hunter hired to stop Lionel and Susan.
- Emma Thompson as Dora the Yeti Elder: The cautious leader of the Yetis.
- Amrita Acharia as Ama Lahuma: A mountain guide who helps the trio find the Yeti temple.
- Matt Lucas as Mr. Collick: Lord Piggot-Dunceby's nervous assistant.
- David Walliams as Mr. Lemuel Lint: Sir Lionel's old assistant who quit after almost being eaten by the Loch Ness Monster.
- Ching Valdes-Aran as Gamu: Ama's grandmother.
- Jack Blessing as McVitie the Conductor. This was his last film role before he passed away in 2017.
See also
In Spanish: Missing Link para niños
