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Monster

PG-1320232h 5mHirokazu Kore-eda
IMDb 7.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 79

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

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

MysteryThrillerDrama
FriendshipJapanBullyingElementary SchoolComing Of AgeSchoolTeacher Student RelationshipChildhoodLgbtChildhood Friends

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Frequently asked questions

What is Monster (2023) about?

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

Who stars in Monster?

Monster stars Sakura Ando (Saori Mugino), Soya Kurokawa (Minato Mugino), Hinata Hiiragi (Yori Hoshikawa), Eita Nagayama (Michitoshi Hori), Yuko Tanaka (Makiko Fushimi). The film was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda.

How long is Monster?

Monster has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2023. It is rated PG-13.

Is Monster worth watching?

Monster holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Mystery, Thriller, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Monster?

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