Monster
“No one has any idea who I am.”
Synopsis
The story of Steve Harmon, a 17-year-old honor student whose world comes crashing down around him when he is charged with felony murder.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Monster | Official Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-06
Top Cast
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Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Steve Harmon
Jeffrey Wright
Mr. Harmon
Jennifer Hudson
Mrs. Harmon
Jennifer Ehle
Katherine O'Brien
Tim Blake Nelson
Leroy Sawicki
John David Washington
Richard 'Bobo' Evans
A$AP Rocky
William King
Lovie Simone
Renee Pickford
Nas
Raymond 'Sunset' Green
Jharrel Jerome
Osvaldo Cruz
Mikey Madison
Alexandra Floyd
Paul Ben-Victor
Anthony Petrocelli
Dorian Missick
Asa Briggs
Jeremy Dash
Wendell Bolden
Liam Obergfoll
Casper Juenemann
Rege Lewis
Ernie Ryans
Nyleek Moore
Jerry Harmon
Joel Van Liew
James Moody
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 7, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Mandler
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Dean Myers, Radha Blank, Janece Shaffer, Colen C. Wiley
- Original Score
- Harvey Mason Jr.
- Original Title
- Monster
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Bron Studios, Red Crown Productions, Get Lifted Film Co., Creative Wealth Media Finance, Tonik Productions, Charlevoix Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Mandler
Walter Dean Myers, Radha Blank, Janece Shaffer, Colen C. Wiley
Harvey Mason Jr.
David Devlin
Joe Klotz
John Legend, Ali Jazayeri, Dale Wells, Nas, Jason Cloth
Department Leadership Roster
Radha Blank
Writer
Anthony Mandler
Director
Janece Shaffer
Writer
Colen C. Wiley
Writer
Aaron L. Gilbert
Producer
Tonya Lewis Lee
Producer
Nikki Silver
Producer
Edward Tyler Nahem
Producer
Mike Jackson
Producer
David Devlin
Director of Photography
Joe Klotz
Editor
Mobolaji Dawodu
Costume Design
Jeremy Reed
Production Design
Harvey Mason Jr.
Original Music Composer
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
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monster
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Monster about?
The story of Steve Harmon, a 17-year-old honor student whose world comes crashing down around him when he is charged with felony murder.
Who directed Monster?
Monster was directed by Anthony Mandler.
Who stars in Monster?
The principal cast of Monster includes Kelvin Harrison Jr., Jeffrey Wright, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Ehle, Tim Blake Nelson.
When was Monster released and how long is it?
Monster was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Monster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Monster was composed by Harvey Mason Jr..
Is Monster based on a book or true story?
Monster is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Walter Dean Myers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Monster?
Monster holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).