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Love and Monsters

2020·Movie
1h 49min·PG-13
IMDb6.9Metacritic637.4Rotten Tomatoes94%86%

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fuboTVParamount+HooplaPluto TV

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Love and Monsters fingerprint

High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Uplifting and romantic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Growing up and the future

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

An apocalyptic love story.

Seven years since the Monsterpocalypse began, Joel Dawson has been living underground in order to survive. But after reconnecting over radio with his high school girlfriend Aimee, Joel decides to venture out to reunite with her, despite all the dangerous monsters that stand in his way.
Post-Apocalyptic AdventureMonster SurvivalRomantic QuestComing-of-Age JourneyCreature FeatureVisually EngagingOptimistic ToneFound FamilyRoad Trip

Crew

Directed by:
Brian Smrz, Michael Matthews, James McGrady
Written by:
Brian Duffield, Brian Duffield, Matthew Robinson
Produced by:
Shawn Levy, Barbara Harris, Dan Cohen
Composed by:
Erik Aadahl, Ethan Van der Ryn, Marco Beltrami

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Love and Monsters

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Where can I stream Love and Monsters legally?

fuboTVParamount+HooplaPluto TV

Love and Monsters is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Love and Monsters worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Love and Monsters rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Love and Monsters?

1 h 49 min

Love and Monsters runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Love and Monsters?

Critics79
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see Love and Monsters much the same way.

Was Love and Monsters a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 4% of its budget.

What language is Love and Monsters in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Love and Monsters?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Love and Monsters in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Love and Monsters use?

What Happened to the Mouse?After the EndWeird WestForeshadowingSlipping a MickeyReclaimed by NatureChemistry Can Do AnythingArm CannonAction DuoTragic KeepsakeTrampled UnderfootPlot-Mandated Friendship Failureand 79 more

TV Tropes lists 91 storytelling tropes for Love and Monsters, including What Happened to the Mouse?, After the End, Weird West.