Monster (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2003, Monster is a drama and crime film directed by Patty Jenkins, running about 110 minutes. “The first female serial killer of the United States” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An emotionally scarred highway drifter shoots a sadistic trick who rapes her, and ultimately becomes the United States' first female serial killer.
Who’s in it. Monster stars Charlize Theron as Aileen Wuornos, Christina Ricci as Selby Wall, Bruce Dern as Thomas and Lee Tergesen as Vincent Corey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Monster has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $60.4M at the box office.
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 Monster page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monster tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monster (2003)?
- In US, 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 Monster worth watching?
- Monster holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Monster?
- Monster stars Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci, Bruce Dern, Lee Tergesen and Annie Corley.
- When was Monster released?
- Monster was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.