Monster
"Based on a true story."
Originally released in 2003. Monster is a crime/drama film. directed by Patty Jenkins.
Starring Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci, and Bruce Dern
Synopsis
In 1989, prostitute Aileen Wuornos befriends and enters a relationship with a young woman named Selby. Determined to straighten out her life, Aileen's limited education lands her back on the corner. She's raped by a trick, who she kills. A string of murder and robbery follows that ultimately leads Aileen to becoming America's first female serial killer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 24, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (2,468 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$58.5M
7.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top Cast
Charlize Theron
as Aileen Wuornos
Christina Ricci
as Selby Wall
Bruce Dern
as Thomas
Lee Tergesen
as Vincent Corey
Annie Corley
as Donna
Pruitt Taylor Vince
as Gene / Stuttering "John"
Marco St. John
as Evan / Undercover "John"
Marc Macaulay
as Will / Daddy "John"
Scott Wilson
as Horton / Last "John"
Rus Blackwell
as Cop
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $58,469,210
Production Companies
- Media 8 Entertainment
- DEJ Productions
- K/W Productions
- Denver & Delilah Productions
- VIP Medienfonds 2
- MDP Worldwide
- Taurus Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monster about?
In 1989, prostitute Aileen Wuornos befriends and enters a relationship with a young woman named Selby. Determined to straighten out her life, Aileen's limited education lands her back on the corner...
Who directed Monster?
Monster was directed by Patty Jenkins.
How long is Monster?
Monster has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Monster released?
Monster was released on December 24, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Monster?
The main cast of Monster includes Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci, Bruce Dern, Lee Tergesen, Annie Corley.
Is Monster worth watching?
Monster has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 2,468 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.