Monica
Synopsis
After years of estrangement, a trans woman returns home to help care for her dying mother.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-23
Top Cast
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Trace Lysette
Monica
Patricia Clarkson
Eugenia
Emily Browning
Laura
Joshua Close
Paul
Adriana Barraza
Leticia
Vladimir Perez
Car Repairman
Ali Amine
Man Getting Massage
Lucia Ramos
Woman at Gas Station
Leland Pittman
Benny
Brennan Pittman
Benny
Ruby James Fraser
Britney
Graham Caldwell
Brody
Jean Zarzour
Doctor
Angelique Archer
Waitress
Bobby Easley
Trucker
Bryant Bentley
Mechanic
Chelo Ontiveros
Hairdresser
Jenny McManus
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mardi Gras Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 12, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 18, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$182K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.11x
-$1.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrea Pallaoro
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrea Pallaoro, Orlando Tirado
- Original Title
- Monica
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $1.7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $182K
- Production Studios
- Propaganda Italia, Fenix Entertainment, Alacran Pictures, Varient, Solo Five Productions, Melograno Films, The Exchange, Cinetrain, Hudson Entertainment, RAI Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrea Pallaoro
Andrea Pallaoro, Orlando Tirado
Katelin Arizmendi
Paola Freddi
Christina Dow, Christina Sibul, Karen Tenkhoff, Gina Resnick, Eleonora Granata
Department Leadership Roster
Christina Dow
Producer
Gina Resnick
Producer
Eleonora Granata
Producer
Andrea Pallaoro
Producer
Paola Freddi
Editor
Katelin Arizmendi
Director of Photography
Andrew Clark
Production Design
Patrik Milani
Costume Design
Giuseppe Squillaci
Visual Effects Supervisor
Andrea Pallaoro
Writer
Orlando Tirado
Writer
Andrea Pallaoro
Director
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
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monica
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Monica about?
After years of estrangement, a trans woman returns home to help care for her dying mother.
Who directed Monica?
Monica was directed by Andrea Pallaoro.
Who stars in Monica?
The principal cast of Monica includes Trace Lysette, Patricia Clarkson, Emily Browning, Joshua Close, Adriana Barraza.
When was Monica released and how long is it?
Monica was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of Monica?
Monica had a reported production budget of $1.7M and grossed $182K at the worldwide box office (0.11 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Monica?
Monica holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).