Monsters vs Aliens
“Saving the day the monster way.”
Synopsis
When Susan Murphy is unwittingly clobbered by a meteor full of outer space gunk on her wedding day, she mysteriously grows to 49-feet-11-inches. The military jumps into action and captures Susan, secreting her away to a covert government compound. She is renamed Ginormica and placed in confinement with a ragtag group of Monsters...
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Susan Meets The Quirky Monsters - Extended PreviewOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2024-06-14
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Reese Witherspoon
Susan Murphy / Ginormica (voice)
Seth Rogen
B.O.B. (voice)
Hugh Laurie
Dr. Cockroach Ph.D. (voice)
Rainn Wilson
Gallaxhar (voice)
Will Arnett
The Missing Link (voice)
Kiefer Sutherland
General W.R. Monger (voice)
Paul Rudd
Derek Dietl (voice)
Stephen Colbert
President Hathaway (voice)
Julie White
Wendy Murphy (voice)
Jeffrey Tambor
Carl Murphy (voice)
Amy Poehler
Computer (voice)
Ed Helms
News Reporter (voice)
Renée Zellweger
Katie (voice)
Sean Bishop
Private Bullhorn / Helicopter Pilot / Advisor Ortega (voice)
Rich Dietl
Commander / Advisor Smith (voice)
Rob Letterman
Secret Service Man #1 / Lieutenant (voice)
Tom McGrath
Wilson (voice)
Chris Miller
Advisor Cole / Army Commander Jones (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 13, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$175M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$381.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.18x
+$206.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Letterman, Conrad Vernon
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob Letterman, Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky, Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger
- Original Score
- Henry Jackman
- Original Title
- Monsters vs Aliens
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $175M
- Worldwide Gross
- $381.5M
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Letterman, Conrad Vernon
Rob Letterman, Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky, Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Conrad Vernon
Henry Jackman
Joyce Arrastia, Erika Dapkewicz
Lisa Stewart
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Letterman
Director
Rob Letterman
Screenplay
Conrad Vernon
Director
Maya Forbes
Screenplay
Wallace Wolodarsky
Screenplay
Jonathan Aibel
Screenplay
Glenn Berger
Screenplay
Lisa Stewart
Producer
Ken Bielenberg
Visual Effects Supervisor
David James
Production Design
Joyce Arrastia
Editor
Erika Dapkewicz
Editor
Henry Jackman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monsters vs Aliens
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What is Monsters vs Aliens about?
When Susan Murphy is unwittingly clobbered by a meteor full of outer space gunk on her wedding day, she mysteriously grows to 49-feet-11-inches. The military jumps into action and captures Susan, secreting her away to a covert government compound. She is renamed Ginormica and placed in confinement with a ragtag group of Monsters...
Who directed Monsters vs Aliens?
Monsters vs Aliens was directed by Rob Letterman, Conrad Vernon.
Who stars in Monsters vs Aliens?
The principal cast of Monsters vs Aliens includes Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Hugh Laurie, Rainn Wilson, Will Arnett.
When was Monsters vs Aliens released and how long is it?
Monsters vs Aliens was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Monsters vs Aliens?
Monsters vs Aliens had a reported production budget of $175M and grossed $381.5M at the worldwide box office (2.18 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Monsters vs Aliens?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Monsters vs Aliens was composed by Henry Jackman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Monsters vs Aliens?
Monsters vs Aliens holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).