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Monster

Monster

Based on a true story.

20037.21h 49m

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.

Directed by Patty Jenkins
Written by Patty Jenkins
Produced by Charlize Theron, Brad Wyman, Clark Peterson
Box OfficeBudget: $8.0MRevenue: $58.5M

Top Cast

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

Aileen Wuornos

Christina Ricci

Christina Ricci

Selby Wall

Bruce Dern

Bruce Dern

Thomas

Lee Tergesen

Lee Tergesen

Vincent Corey

Annie Corley

Annie Corley

Donna

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Gene / Stuttering "John"

Marco St. John

Marco St. John

Evan / Undercover "John"

Marc Macaulay

Marc Macaulay

Will / Daddy "John"

Scott Wilson

Scott Wilson

Horton / Last "John"

Rus Blackwell

Rus Blackwell

Cop

Themes & Keywords

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About Monster

Monster is a crime, drama film released in 2003 exploring themes of death penalty, prostitute, rape, sexual abuse, motel, based on true story. Directed by Patty Jenkins, it stars Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci, Bruce Dern. 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.

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