Monster Road (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6.3

Monster Road poster

Released in 2004, Monster Road is an animation and documentary film directed by Brett Ingram, running about 80 minutes.

What it’s about. Explores the wildly fantastic world of legendary underground clay animator Bruce Bickford. Traces the origins of his remarkably unique sensibility, journeying back to Bickford's childhood in a competitive household during the paranoia of the Cold War. Finally, the film examines Bickford's relationship with his father, George, who is grappling with the onset of Alzheimer's Disease.

Who’s in it. Monster Road stars Bruce Bickford as Himself and George Bickford as Himself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Monster Road has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monster Road page.

If you liked it. Fans of Monster Road tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Monster Road (2004)?
In US, Monster Road is available to stream on Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Monster Road worth watching?
Monster Road holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Monster Road?
Monster Road stars Bruce Bickford and George Bickford.
When was Monster Road released?
Monster Road was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.