The Monster (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2016, The Monster is a drama and horror film directed by Bryan Bertino, running about 91 minutes. “Stay in the light” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mother and her 10-year old daughter are trapped in a forest. There is something in this forest. Something unlike anything they have heard before. Something that lurks in the darkness and it’s coming after them.
Who’s in it. The Monster stars Zoe Kazan as Kathy, Ella Ballentine as Lizzy, Aaron Douglas as Jesse and Christine Ebadi as Leslie Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Monster has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 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 (2016)?
- In US, The Monster is available to 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 The Monster worth watching?
- The Monster holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Monster?
- The Monster stars Zoe Kazan, Ella Ballentine, Aaron Douglas, Christine Ebadi and Marc Hickox.
- When was The Monster released?
- The Monster was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.