Official movie poster for Monster (2003), a crime drama film

Monster(2003)

Based on a true story.

7.2(2,618)1h 49m2003-12-24
CrimeDrama

Monster 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.

Monster (2003) is a crime and drama film directed by Patty Jenkins, released on December 24, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci, Bruce Dern and Lee Tergesen. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 2,618 ratings.

Director:
Patty Jenkins
Writers:
Patty Jenkins
Producers:
Mark Damon, Brad Wyman, Donald Kushner
Cinematographer:
Steven Bernstein
Composer:
BT
Production:
Media 8 Entertainment, DEJ Productions, K/W Productions, Denver & Delilah Productions, VIP Medienfonds 2, MDP Worldwide, Taurus Film
Budget:
$8,000,000
Revenue:
$58,469,210
Status:
Released

Monster (2003) Trailer

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Monster Videos & Clips

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MONSTER - Trailer ( 2003 )

Trailer

Patty Jenkins on filming MONSTER

Featurette

Monster Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 2,618 ratings.

John Chard

7/10

We can be as different as we wanna be, but you can't kill people! Monster is the bleak story of Aileen Wuornos, a prostitute and one of America's most notorious female serial killers. Based around facts of her life and death, the film primarily focuses on the last year of her freedom. Where after entering into a strange lesbian relationship with Selby Wall, Wuornos, fed up of being a abused by men, starts killing…

Reviewed on March 29, 2020

Andre Gonzales

5/10

The movie was alright. It was more of a sadistic type of love story. What they failed to capture is really how nuts she was. Like do less of a love story and more of her psychoness. The bitch was crazy! All the crazy interviews with her and all the outbursts she did in court, where's that? This movie almost tried to make you feel sorry for her when they really didn't show just how crazy she really was.

Reviewed on August 1, 2023

CinemaSerf

7/10

Charlize Theron is really quite convincing as the down-at-heel Aileen Wuornos, a real life character who went from hooker to serial killer in late 1980s Florida in the United States. Her’s is a dangerous profession where she encounters some of life’s slime who may pay her with cash or with a beating. It’s after one particularly toxic encounter that she finds herself in a gay bar where she meets Selby (Christina…

Reviewed on October 26, 2025

Alunauwie

9/10

Monster (2003) is a compelling biographical crime drama that follows the tragic life of Aileen Wuornos, showing how trauma, abuse, and isolation shaped her descent into violence. Charlize Theron's transformative, Oscar-winning performance brings emotional depth to a story that explores the blurred line between victimhood and criminality. Although it takes creative liberties with real events, the film remains a…

Reviewed on July 14, 2026

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Monster – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Monster online?

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Monster (2003) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.

Who stars in Monster?

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The main cast of Monster (2003) includes Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci, Bruce Dern, Lee Tergesen and Annie Corley. The film was directed by Patty Jenkins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Monster released?

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Monster was released on December 24, 2003 and runs for 1h 49m.

Is Monster worth watching?

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Monster (2003) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 2,618 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Monster?

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Yes. The official Monster trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.