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Monster

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When her young son Minato starts to behave strangely, his mother feels that there is something wrong. Discovering that a teacher is responsible, she storms into the school demanding to know what's going on. But as the story unfolds through the eyes of mother, teacher and child, the truth gradually emerges.
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Gently devastating in its compassion, Monster is a masterpiece of shifting perspectives that surprises to the end.

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Stephen Romei The Australian 05/17/2024
3.5/5
This is a psychological drama that provides no easy answers. It uses the Rashomon effect to repeat scenes from different and often contradictory viewpoints. Go to Full Review Jake Wilson The Age (Australia) 05/09/2024
3/5
It would take a hard heart not to be moved by the finale of Monster, and the whole film is a pleasure to watch if you have the patience. Afterwards, though, you might find yourself wondering if so many plot contrivances were really needed. Go to Full Review Mark Kermode Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube) 03/19/2024
If there are monsters in the story, they're never the monsters that you think they are... Go to Full Review Clotilde Chinnici The People's Movies Aug 19
4/5
Monster is beautifully directed and masterfully written, creating a film that is both painful, emotional, and somewhat tender and sweet in its final moments. Go to Full Review Anya Couture Geek Vibes Nation Aug 10
10/10
It’s a beautiful tale you won’t soon forget. Go to Full Review Sammie Purcell Rough Draft Atlanta Jul 22
Yuji Sakamoto’s screenplay and Hirokazu Kore-eda’s direction take us through the same events from three different points of view, weaving those perspectives together in a way that elevates a type of story that too often falls into cliched territory. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Lukas M @Film558 Dec 23 Unbelievable level of structure and pacing, making each turn and sequence in the narrative the more impactful. See more Frankie Yunfei G @endgamer Dec 22 when finishing the movie, i was choked and felt happy at the same time, wonderful executive of an important movie, all eastern asian movie should learn from it. See more Stephen G @patient1 Nov 17 What a Heinous opening act, such an Evil act off the bat, which can only mean the possibility of more Ferocious acts later. Our main characters are quite young, and they're easy prey for those who would do wrong to young people. The Suspense is ramping up, and 1 of our characters is proving to be rather Brave and possibly beyond Desperate at this point in the film. Our character is proving to be Resourceful, and showing rather impressive calm in the situation at hand. Such a Horrible hand they've been dealt, and we hope that they find the strength to Survive and overcome the Evil. This movie plays with your emotions and leaves you with a heavy heavy heart... See more David O Oct 24 O filme nos deixa atentos do início ao final, conta a mesma história através de alguns pontos de vista e isso faz todo sentido ao decorrer do filme. O final é incrível! See more Tomasz B @T0mmyB Oct 10 This just shows how much Charlie Hunnam is an AMAZING actor!!!!! Good stuff! See more Tom F Aug 29 A beautifully told story about figuring out how to be a boy. See more Read all reviews
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Hirokazu Koreeda

Director

Sakura Andô

Saori

Eita Nagayama

Hori

Soya Kurokawa

Minato

Mitsuki Takahata

Hirona

Akihiro Kakuta

Shoda
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Synopsis When her young son Minato starts to behave strangely, his mother feels that there is something wrong. Discovering that a teacher is responsible, she storms into the school demanding to know what's going on. But as the story unfolds through the eyes of mother, teacher and child, the truth gradually emerges.
Director
Hirokazu Koreeda
Producer
Genki Kawamura, Kenji Yamada
Screenwriter
Yuji Sakamoto
Distributor
Well Go USA Entertainment
Production Co
Toho Company
Rating
PG-13 (Thematic Material|Brief Suggestive Material)
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 22, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 27, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA)
$434.6K
Runtime
2h 6m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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