Monstrum (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2018, Monstrum is an action, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Huh Jong-ho, running about 106 minutes. “An ancient man-eating monster awakens” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ancient Korea, 1506. The tyrannical King Yeonsan-gun of Joseon is overthrown by his half-brother Jung-jong, whose reign begins with a blood bath. Over the years, traitors plot against him, sinking the kingdom into chaos. In 1528, frightened rumors come to royal palace, regarding a mysterious creature, known as Monstrum by the peasants.
Who’s in it. Monstrum stars Kim Myung-min as Yun-gyeom, Kim In-kwon as Seong-han / Mulgoe (voice), Lee Hye-ri as Myeong-i and Choi Woo-shik as Royal Court Officer Heo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Monstrum has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo 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 Monstrum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monstrum 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 Monstrum (2018)?
- In US, Monstrum is available to stream on Philo, 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 Monstrum worth watching?
- Monstrum holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monstrum?
- Monstrum stars Kim Myung-min, Kim In-kwon, Lee Hye-ri, Choi Woo-shik and Lee Kyung-young.
- When was Monstrum released?
- Monstrum was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.