Monster's Ball
"A lifetime of change can happen in a single moment."
Originally released in 2001. Monster's Ball is a drama/romance film. directed by Marc Forster.
Starring Billy Bob Thornton, Heath Ledger, and Halle Berry
Synopsis
A prison guard begins a tentative romance with the unsuspecting widow of a man whose execution he presided over.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 26, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (1,048 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$44.9M
11.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Billy Bob Thornton
as Hank Grotowski
Heath Ledger
as Sonny Grotowski
Halle Berry
as Leticia Musgrove
Sean Combs
as Lawrence Musgrove
Yasiin Bey
as Ryrus Cooper
Will Rokos
as Warden Velesco
Milo Addica
as Tommy Roulaine
Coronji Calhoun
as Tyrell Musgrove
Peter Boyle
as Buck Grotowski
Taylor Simpson
as Lucille
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $44,900,000
Production Companies
- Lionsgate
- Lee Daniels Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monster's Ball about?
A prison guard begins a tentative romance with the unsuspecting widow of a man whose execution he presided over.
Who directed Monster's Ball?
Monster's Ball was directed by Marc Forster.
How long is Monster's Ball?
Monster's Ball has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Monster's Ball released?
Monster's Ball was released on December 26, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Monster's Ball?
The main cast of Monster's Ball includes Billy Bob Thornton, Heath Ledger, Halle Berry, Sean Combs, Yasiin Bey.
Is Monster's Ball worth watching?
Monster's Ball has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 1,048 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.