In the Victorian-era town of Cheesebridge, a young orphan named Eggs is raised by the Boxtrolls, quirky subterranean creatures who collect discarded items to create their underground world. When the villainous Archibald Snatcher devises a plan to exterminate the Boxtrolls to gain social status, Eggs ventures above ground. With the help of a spirited girl named Winnie, he embarks on a mission to save his adoptive family and uncover the truth about his origins.

With its distinctive stop-motion animation and whimsical storytelling, The Boxtrolls offers a charming tale about identity, family, and acceptance.