Monster Busters (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2009, Monster Busters is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Martin Schmidt, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. The 12-year-old Oliver discovers that his grandfather used to be a monster hunter and is keeping a shadow monster locked up in his secret cellar. When the shadow monster accidentally escapes, Oliver and his younger brother Lasse have to follow their grandfather's instructions and enlist their friends to catch the monster and bring it back - before it is too late! »Monster Busters« is based on an idea of the universe in the children's book series by Jacob Weinreich.
Who’s in it. Monster Busters stars Pilou Asbæk as Søren, Peter Mygind as Tom, Anna Neye Poulsen as Dorte and Toke Lars Bjarke as Lasse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Monster Busters has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monster Busters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monster Busters tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monster Busters (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Monster Busters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Monster Busters worth watching?
- Monster Busters holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monster Busters?
- Monster Busters stars Pilou Asbæk, Peter Mygind, Anna Neye Poulsen, Toke Lars Bjarke and Carl Christian Winther.
- When was Monster Busters released?
- Monster Busters was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.