Monster (2023)

Are they the ones we dream of, or the ones we fail to see among us?

Monster (2023) poster

After an outburst at school involving her son, a concerned single mother demands answers, triggering a sequence of deepening suspicion and turmoil.

Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 125 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ryuichi Sakamoto
Cinematography: Ryūto Kondō
Editing: Hirokazu Kore-eda
Production: TOHO, Fuji Television Network, AOI Pro., BUN-BUKU, GAGA Corporation
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Teacher-Student Relationship, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years

Keywords

friendship, japan, bullying, elementary school, coming of age, school, teacher student relationship, childhood, lgbt, childhood friends, multiple perspectives, masculinity, kids, somber, philosophical

Trailer

Monster Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monster about?
After an outburst at school involving her son, a concerned single mother demands answers, triggering a sequence of deepening suspicion and turmoil.
Who directed Monster?
Monster was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda.
Who stars in Monster?
Monster stars Soya Kurokawa, Hinata Hiiragi, Sakura Ando, Eita Nagayama, Yuko Tanaka, Mitsuki Takahata.
How long is Monster?
Monster has a runtime of 2h 5m (125 minutes).
What genre is Monster?
Monster is a Mystery, Thriller, Drama film.
Where was Monster produced?
Monster was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Monster?
The themes of Monster include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Teacher-Student Relationship, Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds, Childhood Friends Reunited After Years.