Monika (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1974, Monika is a drama and romance film directed by Mario Imperoli, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Monika is young, beautiful and a virgin. She is only 16 years old, and, beside getting the attention of all her classmates, she also attracts older men. She has a relationship with a boy, Leo, but she doesn't know that he uses to pimp the girls he seduces to rich businessmen. One of Leo's client befriends Monika and becomes so obsessed that he pays Leo to get her. But Monika turns her attention to her art professor, unknowing that he too has his secrets.
Who’s in it. Monika stars Gloria Guida as Monica, Colette Descombes as Sandra Moroni, Andrés Resino as Prof. Bruno De Angelis and Gianluigi Chirizzi as Leo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Monika has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monika page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monika tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monika (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Monika change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Monika worth watching?
- Monika holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monika?
- Monika stars Gloria Guida, Colette Descombes, Andrés Resino, Gianluigi Chirizzi and Paolo Carlini.
- When was Monika released?
- Monika was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.