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Monster

2003Movie1 h 49 minR

CrimeDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic747.5Rotten Tomatoes81%81%

A brutally violent, deeply moving crime movie about a real life story and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Based on a true story.

In 1989, prostitute Aileen Wuornos befriends and enters a relationship with a young woman named Selby. Determined to straighten out her life, Aileen's limited education lands her back on the corner. She's raped by a trick, who she kills. A string of murder and robbery follows that ultimately leads Aileen to becoming America's first female serial killer.

Feels like

  • Gritty True Crime Drama
  • Academy Award Winning Performance
  • Tragic Biopic
  • Psychological Descent
  • Visceral Violence
  • Social Realism
  • Dark & Bleak Tone
  • Character Study
  • Historical Setting
  • Emotionally Devastating

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Patty Jenkins
Written by
Patty Jenkins
Produced by
Charlize Theron, Mark Damon, Donald Kushner
Music by
BT

Everyone

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Facts

December 24, 2003 · 1 h 49 min · R

Released
December 24, 2003
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Germany
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$58 million
Available in
40 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Lady Swears-a-Lot, Downer Ending, Psycho Lesbian +9

  • Lady Swears-a-Lot
  • Downer Ending
  • Psycho Lesbian
  • Where Everybody Knows Your Flame
  • Misanthrope Supreme
  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • Only Known by Their Nickname
  • Disproportionate Retribution
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Mistaken for Pedophile
  • The Farmer and the Viper
  • Politically Incorrect Villain

12 of 67 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Monster

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Monster?

PrimeThe RokuPluto TVAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

In the United States, Monster streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is Monster worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 74).

Will I feel good after watching Monster?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 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.

Was Monster a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$58 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $58 million worldwide, 7.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Monster use?

Lady Swears-a-LotDowner EndingPsycho LesbianWhere Everybody Knows Your FlameMisanthrope SupremeChekhov's GunmanOnly Known by Their NicknameDisproportionate RetributionOh, Crap!Mistaken for PedophileThe Farmer and the ViperPolitically Incorrect Villainand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 tropes for it, including Lady Swears-a-Lot, Downer Ending, and Psycho Lesbian.