Monsters and Men
“One moment can change everything”
Synopsis
After capturing an illegal act of police violence on his cellphone, a Brooklyn street hustler sets off a series of events that alter the lives of a local police officer and a star high-school athlete.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-01
Top Cast
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John David Washington
Dennis Williams
Anthony Ramos
Manny Ortega
Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Zyrick
Chanté Adams
Zoe
Nicole Beharie
Michelle
Rob Morgan
Will Morris
Jasmine Cephas Jones
Marisol Ortega
Cara Buono
Stacey
Cassandra Freeman
Lisa
C.J. Wallace
Kael
Grant Jaegar
Remi
Josiah Gabriel
Victor
Angel Bismark Curiel
Joseph
Neal Huff
Scout
Kareem Savinon
Nino
Daniel Stewart Sherman
Coach T
Joe Tippett
Officer Montori
Amanda Warren
Special Investigator Sherry Johnson
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 28, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 8, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Reinaldo Marcus Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Reinaldo Marcus Green
- Original Score
- Kris Bowers
- Original Title
- Monsters and Men
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Department of Motion Pictures, AgX, Sight Unseen Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Reinaldo Marcus Green
Reinaldo Marcus Green
Kris Bowers
Pat Scola
Justin Chan, Scott Cummings
Elizabeth Lodge Stepp, Eddie Vaisman, Luca Borghese, Josh Penn, Charles Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Dougan
Production Design
Begonia Berges
Costume Design
Elizabeth Lodge Stepp
Producer
Mohammed J. Ali
Stunt Coordinator
Eddie Vaisman
Producer
Luca Borghese
Producer
Josh Penn
Producer
Julia Lebedev
Producer
Jeff Sutherland
Visual Effects Supervisor
Marc Dominic Rienzo
Visual Effects Supervisor
Reinaldo Marcus Green
Director
Reinaldo Marcus Green
Writer
Pat Scola
Director of Photography
Justin Chan
Editor
Scott Cummings
Editor
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monsters and Men
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Monsters and Men about?
After capturing an illegal act of police violence on his cellphone, a Brooklyn street hustler sets off a series of events that alter the lives of a local police officer and a star high-school athlete.
Who directed Monsters and Men?
Monsters and Men was directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green.
Who stars in Monsters and Men?
The principal cast of Monsters and Men includes John David Washington, Anthony Ramos, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Chanté Adams, Nicole Beharie.
When was Monsters and Men released and how long is it?
Monsters and Men was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Monsters and Men?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Monsters and Men was composed by Kris Bowers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Monsters and Men?
Monsters and Men holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).