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Where can I stream Monster?
In the United States, Monster streams on MUBI. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 44 other countries.
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Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking
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Are they the ones we dream of, or the ones we fail to see among us?
After an outburst at school involving her son, a concerned single mother demands answers, triggering a sequence of deepening suspicion and turmoil.
Rashomon-style NarrativeEmotional MysteryJapanese Social RealismLGBTQ+ Coming-of-AgeFamily TraumaHirokazu Kore-eda StyleSubtle SuspenseProfound EmpathyNon-linear Storytelling
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Is Monster worth watching?
85
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 79).
Is Monster okay for kids?
PG-13Strong languageDisturbing imagery
Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Is Monster plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Monster in English?
Japanese
No, it was made in Japanese.
What tropes does Monster use?
"Eureka!" MomentAdults Are UselessCure Your GaysAbusive ParentsThe RevealSimultaneous ArcsApathetic TeacherEnvironmental SymbolismInnocently InsensitiveGood ParentsAmbiguous EndingDehumanizing Insultand 9 more
TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including "Eureka!" Moment, Adults Are Useless, and Cure Your Gays.