The Monster Squad (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1987, The Monster Squad is an action, comedy and fantasy film directed by Fred Dekker, running about 82 minutes. “You know who to call when you have ghosts but who do you call when you have monsters?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Count Dracula adjourns to Earth, accompanied by Frankenstein's Monster, the Wolfman, the Mummy, and the Gillman. The uglies are in search of a powerful amulet that will grant them power to rule the world. Our heroes - the Monster Squad are the only ones daring to stand in their way.
Who’s in it. The Monster Squad stars André Gower as Sean, Robby Kiger as Patrick, Stephen Macht as Del and Duncan Regehr as Count Dracula, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Monster Squad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Monster Squad page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Monster Squad tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Monster Squad (1987)?
- In US, The Monster Squad is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Monster Squad worth watching?
- The Monster Squad holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Monster Squad?
- The Monster Squad stars André Gower, Robby Kiger, Stephen Macht, Duncan Regehr and Tom Noonan.
- When was The Monster Squad released?
- The Monster Squad was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.