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Monica

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Monica is an intimate portrait of a woman who, for the first time in 20 years, returns home to the Midwest to take care of her ailing mother. Through the themes of abandonment, aging, rejection, acceptance and forgiveness, we get to know Monica and her world made of pain, fear but also courage. A journey through the needs and desires of a woman who opens a cognitive look at the human condition.
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Bolstered by a powerful lead performance from Trace Lysette, Monica follows a personal quest that's as beautifully filmed as it is emotionally resonant.

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Jonathan Romney Financial Times Monica is beautifully acted, not least in the play-off between Clarkson — alternating weary spikiness with bursts of agonised distress — and the gentle, detached reserve that is Lysette’s main register here. Rated: 4/5 Dec 18, 2023 Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) A film of quiet but considerable power. Rated: 4/5 Dec 17, 2023 Full Review Thelma Adams AARP Movies for Grownups Lysette’s committed, complex performance, in tandem with Clarkson, powers a restrained tale of reunion and resistance with a gender identity twist. Rated: 4/5 May 19, 2023 Full Review Cody Allen Geek Vibes Nation Monica is a masterclass in understated filmmaking, where the power of suggestion reigns supreme. Rated: 10/10 Jul 11, 2025 Full Review Connor Lightbody Loud and Clear Reviews a [Trace] Lysette performance that we should be considering as one of the greatest performances put to film in recent years Rated: 5/5 Jul 4, 2024 Full Review Ben Turner The Pink Lens It may not be the snappiest film in the world, but what it lacks in haste it makes up for in characterisation. Though we spend a good portion watching the family simply function by itself, Lysette has anchored this film with a giant beating heart. Rated: 4/5 May 30, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mariya Makhlyagina It's heartbreaking and honest. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/21/23 Full Review Jeffrey S Great story told about an important topic. Definitely a low budget film though. Amazing performance Trace Lysette. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/21/23 Full Review Nick A well acted, filmed story of interpersonal conflict reconciled in the last weeks of life. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/21/23 Full Review Nora Beautiful movie. Trace is a brilliant actress and a beautiful soul. Many emotional moments. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/20/23 Full Review Dante R Incredibly poignant, layered, powerful performance from Trace Lysette, highly recommend. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/19/23 Full Review هاوزين الخياط K Must see how much you have been able forget the past Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/23/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Andrea Pallaoro

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Trace Lysette

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Patricia Clarkson

Eugenia

Adriana Barraza

Leticia

Emily Browning

Laura

Joshua Close

Paul

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Synopsis Monica is an intimate portrait of a woman who, for the first time in 20 years, returns home to the Midwest to take care of her ailing mother. Through the themes of abandonment, aging, rejection, acceptance and forgiveness, we get to know Monica and her world made of pain, fear but also courage. A journey through the needs and desires of a woman who opens a cognitive look at the human condition.
Director
Andrea Pallaoro
Producer
Gina Resnick, Christina Dow, Eleonora Granata-Jenkinson, Andrea Pallaoro
Screenwriter
Andrea Pallaoro, Orlando Tirado
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
Melograno Films, Alacran Pictures, Varient, Propaganda Italia, Fenix Entertainment, Solo Five Productions
Rating
R (Sexual Content|Nudity|Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 12, 2023, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$151.5K
Runtime
1h 54m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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