Monster's Ball
“A lifetime of change can happen in a single moment.”
Synopsis
A prison guard begins a tentative romance with the unsuspecting widow of a man whose execution he presided over.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-22
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Billy Bob Thornton
Hank Grotowski
Heath Ledger
Sonny Grotowski
Halle Berry
Leticia Musgrove
Sean Combs
Lawrence Musgrove
Yasiin Bey
Ryrus Cooper
Will Rokos
Warden Velesco
Milo Addica
Tommy Roulaine
Coronji Calhoun
Tyrell Musgrove
Peter Boyle
Buck Grotowski
Taylor Simpson
Lucille
Gabrielle Witcher
Betty
Amber Rules
Vera
Charles Cowan Jr.
Willie Cooper
Taylor LaGrange
Darryl Cooper
Anthony Bean
Dappa Smith
Francine Segal
Georgia Ann Paynes
John McConnell
Harvey Shoonmaker
Marcus Lyle Brown
Phil Huggins
Release History & Theatrical Window
AFI Fest
Festival / Special Debut
December 26, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 24, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$44.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
11.22x
+$40.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Forster
- Screenplay & Story
- Milo Addica, Will Rokos
- Original Score
- Asche & Spencer
- Original Title
- Monster's Ball
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Ido
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $44.9M
- Production Studios
- Lionsgate, Lee Daniels Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Forster
Milo Addica, Will Rokos
Asche & Spencer
Roberto Schaefer
Matt Chessé
Lee Daniels, Michael Burns, Michael Paseornek, Mark Urman
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Schaefer
Director of Photography
Matt Chessé
Editor
Monroe Kelly
Production Design
Marc Forster
Director
Frank L. Fleming
Costume Design
Lee Daniels
Producer
Milo Addica
Writer
Will Rokos
Writer
Asche & Spencer
Original Music Composer
Harry Harris III
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Monster's Ball.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Monster's Ball.
***Dramă***
My Movies
Master List In Progress
Filmler - TMDB (E)
Filmler - TMDB (E)
Movies
2772
1
Similar Titles to Monster's Ball
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.4Anime
6.3
7.0
8.0
6.0
7.6
7.8
7.5
3.2
5.8
6.2
7.1
6.8
5.7
4.2
1.0
3.3
8.3
More Like Monster's Ball
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Monster's Ball
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Monster's Ball about?
A prison guard begins a tentative romance with the unsuspecting widow of a man whose execution he presided over.
Who directed Monster's Ball?
Monster's Ball was directed by Marc Forster.
Who stars in Monster's Ball?
The principal cast of Monster's Ball includes Billy Bob Thornton, Heath Ledger, Halle Berry, Sean Combs, Yasiin Bey.
When was Monster's Ball released and how long is it?
Monster's Ball was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of Monster's Ball?
Monster's Ball had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $44.9M at the worldwide box office (11.22 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Monster's Ball?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Monster's Ball was composed by Asche & Spencer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Monster's Ball?
Monster's Ball holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).