The Monsters (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1963, The Monsters is a comedy film directed by Dino Risi, running about 123 minutes. “14 Happenings! Wild! Weird! Wonderful!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The myths of the sixties are satirized in 20 episodes.
Who’s in it. The Monsters stars Ugo Tognazzi as The Father (segment "L'Educazione sentimentale") / Policeman (segment "Il Mostro") / Stefano (segment "Come un Padre") / Battacchi (segment "Il povero Soldato") / L'Onorevole (segment "La Gio, Vittorio Gassman as The Actor (segment "La Raccomandazione") / Policeman (segment "Il Mostro") / Production Assistant & Movie Director (segment "Presa dalla Vita") / Nicola (segment "Che Vitaccia!") / Blonde Lat, Lando Buzzanca as Luchino (segment "Come un padre") and Marisa Merlini as Paola Fioravanti (segment "Testimone volontario"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Monsters has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Monsters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Monsters tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Monsters (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Monsters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Monsters worth watching?
- The Monsters holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Monsters?
- The Monsters stars Ugo Tognazzi, Vittorio Gassman, Lando Buzzanca, Marisa Merlini and Rika Dialina.
- When was The Monsters released?
- The Monsters was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.