Monster (2003)
Based on a true story.
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
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: December 24, 2003
Filmori Rating: 2.5/5 (2 ratings)
Cast
- Charlize Theron - Aileen Wuornos
- Christina Ricci - Selby Wall
- Bruce Dern - Thomas
- Lee Tergesen - Vincent Corey
- Annie Corley - Donna
- Pruitt Taylor Vince - Gene / Stuttering "John"
- Marco St. John - Evan / Undercover "John"
- Marc Macaulay - Will / Daddy "John"
- Scott Wilson - Horton / Last "John"
- Rus Blackwell - Cop
Screenplay
- Patty Jenkins (Screenplay)
Music: BT
Cinematography: Steven Bernstein
Editing: Jane Kurson, Arthur Coburn
Production: Media 8 Entertainment, DEJ Productions, K/W Productions, Denver & Delilah Productions, VIP Medienfonds 2, MDP Worldwide, Taurus Film
Country: United States of America, Germany
Language: English
Budget: $8M
Box Office: $58M
Original Language: en
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, Class Warfare and Inequality, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal
Keywords
death penalty, prostitute, rape, sexual abuse, motel, based on true story, murder, betrayal, serial killer, poverty, prostitution, heartbreak, mental illness, woman director, female serial killer
Trailer
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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. 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.
- Who stars in Monster?
- Monster stars Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci, Bruce Dern, Lee Tergesen, Annie Corley, Pruitt Taylor Vince.
- How long is Monster?
- Monster has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Monster?
- Monster is a Crime, Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Monster?
- Monster has a Filmori rating of 2.5/5 based on 2 ratings.
- What is the budget of Monster?
- Monster had a budget of $8M.
- How much did Monster gross?
- Monster grossed $58M worldwide.
- Where was Monster produced?
- Monster was produced in United States of America, Germany.
- What are the themes of Monster?
- The themes of Monster include: Crushing Despair and the Void, Class Warfare and Inequality, Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal.