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Monster (2003)

R · 2003-12-24 · 1h 50m · EN
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The first female serial killer of the United States

An emotionally scarred highway drifter shoots a sadistic trick who rapes her, and ultimately becomes the United States' first female serial killer.

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Patty JenkinsDirector
Budget
$8M
Box office
$60.4M

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Top billed cast

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Charlize TheronCharlize TheronAileen WuornosChristina RicciChristina RicciSelby WallBruce DernBruce DernThomasLee TergesenLee TergesenVincent CoreyAnnie CorleyAnnie CorleyDonnaPruitt Taylor VincePruitt Taylor VinceGene / Stuttering "John"Marco St. JohnMarco St. JohnEvan / Undercover "John"Marc MacaulayMarc MacaulayWill / Daddy "John"Scott WilsonScott WilsonHorton / Last "John"Rus BlackwellRus BlackwellCopTim WareTim WareChuckStephan JonesStephan JonesLawyer

Keywords

MurderMental illnessSerial killerBased on a true storyWoman directorBetrayalRapeSexual abuseProstitutePovertyProstitutionHeartbreakMotelDesperationDeath penaltyBased on true story

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityMurder · Mental Illness · Serial KillerDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityHeartbreakDirector preference17802Actor preference2989 · 56445 · 25827

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Frequently asked questions about Monster

What is Monster about?

An emotionally scarred highway drifter shoots a sadistic trick who rapes her, and ultimately becomes the United States' first female serial killer.

How long is Monster?

Monster has a runtime of 110 minutes.