Monsters (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2010, Monsters is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Gareth Edwards, running about 94 minutes. “After Six Years, They're No Longer Aliens. They're Residents” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Six years ago NASA discovered the possibility of alien life within our solar system. A probe was launched to collect samples, but crashed upon re-entry over Central America. Soon after, new life forms began to appear and half of Mexico was quarantined as an infected zone. Today, the American and Mexican military still struggle to contain "the creatures," while a journalist agrees to escort a shaken tourist through the infected zone in Mexico to the safety of the U.S. border.
Who’s in it. Monsters stars Scoot McNairy as Andrew Kaulder, Whitney Able as Samantha Wynden, Mario Zuniga Benavides as Ticket Seller and Annalee Jefferies as Homeless Woman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Monsters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel and Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel and 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 Monsters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monsters tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monsters (2010)?
- In US, Monsters is available to stream on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel, and 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 Monsters worth watching?
- Monsters holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monsters?
- Monsters stars Scoot McNairy, Whitney Able, Mario Zuniga Benavides, Annalee Jefferies and Ricky Catter.
- When was Monsters released?
- Monsters was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.