ParaNorman is a 2012 horror comedy directed by Christ Butler and Sam Fell. It follows a misfit called Norman Babcock, a young boy who can communicate with ghosts. He is entrusted with the task of ending a 300-year-old witch’s curse on his Massachusetts town. ParaNorman discusses the importance of listening to what kids have to say. Empowering kids, especially the ones who are misfits and subjected to constant bullying can change their lives, is the underlying theme of the film.
Here’s how you can watch and stream ParaNorman via streaming services such as Starz.
Is ParaNorman available to watch via streaming?
Yes, ParaNorman is available to watch via streaming on Starz.
Norman Babcock lives with his family in a small town in Massachusetts and can communicate with his dead grandmother along with the other ghosts in the town. He tries telling his parents about his abilities but is insulted, and dismissed by his family and friends alike. He eventually bonds with Neil, an overweight boy who is also a victim of constant bullying. Following an episode during a school play, he is contacted by the ghosts with the mission and even though he is reluctant at the beginning his grandmother assures him and motivates him to complete the task as asked. He then embarks on adventures that are nothing short of a superhero movie.
The voices of characters are given by Kodi Smit-McPhee as Norman, Tucker Albrizzi as Neil, Casey Affleck as Mitch, Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Alvin, Leslie Mann as Sandra, Jeff Garlin as Perry, Elaine Stritch as Grandma Babock, Bernard Hill as Judge Hopkins, Jodelle Ferland as Aggie, Tempestt Bledsoe as Sheriff Hooper, and Alex Borstein as Mrs. Henscher.
Watch ParaNorman streaming via Starz
ParaNorman is available to watch on Starz.
Starz is an over-the-top (OTT) streaming service. It primarily focuses on original series, Hollywood movies, and documentaries. It also features action, drama, comedy, and thrillers.
You can watch the film via Starz by following these steps:
- Go to Starz.com’s sign-up page.
- Select either the six-month plan or the monthly plan
- The standard rate for the six-month plan is $46, excluding any special offers
- The standard for the monthly plan is $9.99 per month, excluding any special offers
Starz is also available as a Prime Video Channel, meaning that subscribers to the Amazon Prime Video service can also receive discounted access to Starz. The discounts offered vary throughout the year. You can sign up here.
ParaNorman’s synopsis is as follows:
“In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock can speak to the dead, but no one other than his eccentric new friend believes his ability is real. One day, Norman’s eccentric uncle tells him of a ritual he must perform to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch centuries ago.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
