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Monster

2021Movie1 h 38 minR

CrimeDrama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic566.2Rotten Tomatoes68%67%

A deeply moving, tense crime movie about everyday modern life and crime, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

No one has any idea who I am.

The story of Steve Harmon, a 17-year-old honor student whose world comes crashing down around him when he is charged with felony murder.

Feels like

  • Wrongful Accusation
  • Criminal Justice System
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Social Commentary
  • Urban Setting
  • Intense and Gripping
  • Character-Driven

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Anthony Mandler
Written by
Radha Blank, Walter Dean Myers, Colen C. Wiley
Produced by
Aaron L. Gilbert, Mike Jackson, Tonya Lewis Lee
Music by
Harvey Mason Jr.

Everyone

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Facts

July 15, 2021 · 1 h 38 min · R

Released
July 15, 2021
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

You Monster!, Monster (KISS album), Monsters, Inc. +9

  • You Monster!
  • Monster (KISS album)
  • Monsters, Inc.
  • Monsters (Aofie)
  • Monster! (1999)
  • Monster (Bitstrips)
  • The Monster (2016)
  • The Monster (1948)
  • Monsters (2010)
  • Skillet
  • Monster (Doujinsoft)
  • Aaahh!!! Real Monsters

12 of 30 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Monster?"

Questions about Monster

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Monster?

Netflix

In the United States, Monster streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Monster worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 56).

Will I feel good after watching Monster?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Monster plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Monster use?

You Monster!Monster (KISS album)Monsters, Inc.Monsters (Aofie)Monster! (1999)Monster (Bitstrips)The Monster (2016)The Monster (1948)Monsters (2010)SkilletMonster (Doujinsoft)Aaahh!!! Real Monstersand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including You Monster!, Monster (KISS album), and Monsters, Inc..