Monsters vs Aliens (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2009, Monsters vs Aliens is an adventure, family, animation and science fiction film directed by Conrad Vernon, running about 94 minutes. “When aliens attack, monsters fight back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Susan Murphy is unwittingly clobbered by a meteor full of outer space gunk on her wedding day, she mysteriously grows to 49-feet-11-inches. The military jumps into action and captures Susan, secreting her away to a covert government compound. She is renamed Ginormica and placed in confinement with a ragtag group of Monsters...
Who’s in it. Monsters vs Aliens stars Reese Witherspoon as Susan Murphy / Ginormica (voice), Seth Rogen as B.O.B. (voice), Hugh Laurie as Dr. Cockroach Ph.D. (voice) and Will Arnett as The Missing Link (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Monsters vs Aliens has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $381.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monsters vs Aliens page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monsters vs Aliens tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monsters vs Aliens (2009)?
- In US, Monsters vs Aliens is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Monsters vs Aliens worth watching?
- Monsters vs Aliens holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, family, animation and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monsters vs Aliens?
- Monsters vs Aliens stars Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Hugh Laurie, Will Arnett and Kiefer Sutherland.
- When was Monsters vs Aliens released?
- Monsters vs Aliens was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.