A Monster in Paris (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2011, A Monster in Paris is a comedy, fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Bibo Bergeron, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Paris, 1910. Emile, a shy movie projectionist, and Raoul, a colourful inventor, find themselves embarked on the hunt for a monster terrorizing citizens. They join forces with Lucille, the big-hearted star of the Bird of Paradise cabaret, an eccentric scientist and his irascible monkey to save the monster, who turns out to be an oversized but harmless flea, from the city's ruthlessly ambitious police chief.
Who’s in it. A Monster in Paris stars Vanessa Paradis as Lucille (voice), Matthieu Chedid as Francœur (voice), Gad Elmaleh as Raoul (voice) and François Cluzet as Le préfet Maynott (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, A Monster in Paris has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $26.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Monster in Paris page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Monster in Paris tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Monster in Paris (2011)?
- In US, A Monster in Paris is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Monster in Paris worth watching?
- A Monster in Paris holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Monster in Paris?
- A Monster in Paris stars Vanessa Paradis, Matthieu Chedid, Gad Elmaleh, François Cluzet and Ludivine Sagnier.
- When was A Monster in Paris released?
- A Monster in Paris was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.