Monster Beach (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 3.6

Monster Beach poster

Released in 2014, Monster Beach is a family and animation film directed by Patrick Crawley, running about 72 minutes.

What it’s about. An ordinary summer holiday gets complicated when two kids - Jan and her brother Dean - are packed off to stay with their drop-out uncle, Woody. It should be complete paradise: a secluded island, great waves and a relaxed adult in charge. What could be better? But why is this place so deserted? Why has the town been overrun by jungle and what are those strange noises coming from the beach? The terrible truth is revealed when it turns out the locals are in fact surf-crazed monsters - and they don't take kindly to tourists. Well not at first anyway. The arrival of a rampaging property developer changes everything. Sibling rivalry and genetic differences are suddenly swept aside, as everyone bands together to save the strange little place they've all come to call home.

Who’s in it. Monster Beach stars Darien Provost as Dean (voice), Kazumi Evans as Jan (voice), Garry Chalk as Uncle Woody (voice) and Kelly Sheridan as Widget (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Monster Beach has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monster Beach page.

If you liked it. Fans of Monster Beach tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Monster Beach (2014)?
In AU, Monster Beach is available to stream on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Monster Beach worth watching?
Monster Beach holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Monster Beach?
Monster Beach stars Darien Provost, Kazumi Evans, Garry Chalk, Kelly Sheridan and Jacqueline Brennan.
When was Monster Beach released?
Monster Beach was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.