I certainly did not have “Get emotional over a sentient sea shell” on my list of things I’d do in my life, but here I am…
Such a wonderful film!

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On
Everybody loves Marcel.
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6/24/2022Runtime
90 minsOverview
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. When a documentarian discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, his resulting short film brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family.

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A tenderhearted mockumentary about a tiny, philosophy-loving shell learning to navigate sudden fame while searching for his lost family. It's deeply felt and quietly funny, balancing the whimsical charm of stop-motion miniature life with genuine emotional weight about grief, belonging, and connection.
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Jenny Slate
Marcel (voice)

Dean Fleischer Camp
Dean

Isabella Rossellini
Connie (voice)

Joe Gabler
Haysack Rep
Shari Finkelstein
60 Minutes Producer

Sam Painter
60 Minutes Camera Operator
Blake Hottle
60 Minutes Camera Operator
Scott Osterman
60 Minutes Sound Mixer
Jeremy Evans
60 Minutes Grip / Assistant Camera

Lesley Stahl
Lesley Stahl

Rosa Salazar
Larissa

Thomas Mann
Mark
Reviews
This is maybe the most pleasantly surprised I've ever been by a movie. I watched it on a whim, and within minutes I was obsessed with it. Obsessed with the combination of live action and stop motion. Obsessed with every line of dialogue. It blew my mind.
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