Monster(2003)
“Based on a true story.”
Overview
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.
Director
Patty Jenkins
Studio
Media 8 Entertainment
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$58M
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
Tim Ware
as Chuck
Stephan Jones
as Lawyer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2003
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$8M
Box Office
$58M
Production Companies
Media 8 Entertainment • DEJ Productions • K/W Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Monster?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Monster (2003).
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. 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.
Who directed Monster?▼
Monster was directed by Patty Jenkins and released in 2003. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is Monster?▼
Monster has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in Monster?▼
The cast of Monster includes Charlize Theron as Aileen Wuornos, Christina Ricci as Selby Wall, Bruce Dern as Thomas, Lee Tergesen as Vincent Corey, Annie Corley as Donna and more.
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