The Monster (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film
Released in 1985, The Monster is a drama film directed by Kianush Ayyari, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. An Iranian villager wants to restore a nearby well in hopes of solving a water sortage, but is haunted by a local legend of a monster that drinks the wells dry.
Who’s in it. The Monster stars Jahangir Almasi, Manijeh Aghai, Sirous Gorjestani and Farzaneh Kaboli, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Monster page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Monster tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Monster (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Monster change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Monster?
- The Monster stars Jahangir Almasi, Manijeh Aghai, Sirous Gorjestani, Farzaneh Kaboli and Rooholah Mofidi.
- When was The Monster released?
- The Monster was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.