The Monster and the Girl (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1941, The Monster and the Girl is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Stuart Heisler, running about 65 minutes. “LOOSE! and thirsting for revenge...a huge gorilla with a human brain!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a young woman is coerced into prostitution and her brother framed for murder by an organized crime syndicate, retribution in the form of an ape visits the mobsters.
Who’s in it. The Monster and the Girl stars Ellen Drew as Susan Webster, Robert Paige as Larry Reed, Paul Lukas as W. S. Bruhl and Joseph Calleia as Deacon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Monster and the Girl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Monster and the Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Monster and the Girl tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Monster and the Girl (1941)?
- In US, The Monster and the Girl 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 The Monster and the Girl worth watching?
- The Monster and the Girl holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Monster and the Girl?
- The Monster and the Girl stars Ellen Drew, Robert Paige, Paul Lukas, Joseph Calleia and Onslow Stevens.
- When was The Monster and the Girl released?
- The Monster and the Girl was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.