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Monster

2023·Movie·PG-13·125 min·7.9(899)

Are they the ones we dream of, or the ones we fail to see among us?

After an outburst at school involving her son, a concerned single mother demands answers, triggering a sequence of deepening suspicion and turmoil.

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Where to watch Monster in United States

Click a service to open Monster there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.

Where is Monster streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesMUBI, MUBI Amazon ChannelAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
United KingdomBFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV ChannelApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaHoopla, CBC GemApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FlixFling
AustraliaSBS On DemandJustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
GermanyAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilReserva Imovision, Telecine Amazon Channel, Reserva Imovision Amazon ChannelReserva Imovision
JapanNetflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Monster

Monster is a 2023 Japanese-language mystery, thriller and drama film directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. The cast is led by Sakura Ando, Soya Kurokawa, Hinata Hiiragi. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 900 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.

Monster was produced by TOHO, Fuji Television Network, and AOI Pro. and made in Japan. It was released on June 2, 2023, and carries a PG-13 certification.

Director
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Writers
Yuji Sakamoto
Release date
June 2, 2023
OTT release
February 27, 2024
Original language
Japanese
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
Japan
Production
TOHO, Fuji Television Network, AOI Pro.
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Monster cast & crew

Monster was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda and written by Yuji Sakamoto.

The cast features Sakura Ando as Saori Mugino, Soya Kurokawa as Minato Mugino, Hinata Hiiragi as Yori Hoshikawa, Eita Nagayama as Michitoshi Hori, Yuko Tanaka as Makiko Fushimi, and Mitsuki Takahata as Hirona Suzumura.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto, cinematography is by Ryuto Kondo, and it was produced by Genki Kawamura and Kenji Yamada.

Is Monster worth watching?

Monster holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 899 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed mystery films.

At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy mystery, thriller, and drama, Monster is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Monster

In United States, you can stream Monster on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on February 27, 2024.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Monster

Sakura Ando

Sakura Ando

Saori Mugino

Soya Kurokawa

Soya Kurokawa

Minato Mugino

Hinata Hiiragi

Hinata Hiiragi

Yori Hoshikawa

Eita Nagayama

Eita Nagayama

Michitoshi Hori

Yuko Tanaka

Yuko Tanaka

Makiko Fushimi

Mitsuki Takahata

Mitsuki Takahata

Hirona Suzumura

Akihiro Kakuta

Akihiro Kakuta

Shoda Fumiaki

Shido Nakamura

Shido Nakamura

Kiyotaka Hoshikawa

Ryu Morioka

Ryu Morioka

Kanzaki

Daisuke Kuroda

Daisuke Kuroda

Shinagawa

Ayu Kitaura

Ayu Kitaura

Mariko Yajima

Haruto Kobayashi

Haruto Kobayashi

Taisho Kamata

Monster — FAQs

Where can I watch Monster in United States?

Monster is streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel in United States.

Is Monster on MUBI?

Yes — Monster is currently available on MUBI in United States.

What language is Monster in?

Monster is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Monster?

Monster runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

What is Monster rated?

Monster is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 899 ratings.

When did Monster release on OTT?

Monster became available digitally on February 27, 2024.

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