Monsters and Men

Name: Monsters and Men
Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Released: 2018-09-22
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: John David Washington, Anthony Ramos, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Chanté Adams, Nicole Beharie

2018·Movie·R·96 min·★ 5.8(73)

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“One moment can change everything”

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.

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About Monsters and Men

Monsters and Men is a 2018 English-language drama, crime and thriller film directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green. The cast is led by John David Washington, Anthony Ramos, Kelvin Harrison Jr.. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Tubi TV.

Monsters and Men was produced by Department of Motion Pictures, AgX, and Sight Unseen Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 22, 2018, and carries a R certification.

Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green
Writers: Reinaldo Marcus Green
Release date: September 22, 2018
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Department of Motion Pictures, AgX, Sight Unseen Pictures

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Monsters and Men cast & crew

Monsters and Men was directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and written by Reinaldo Marcus Green.

The cast features John David Washington as Dennis Williams, Anthony Ramos as Manny Ortega, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Zyrick, Chanté Adams as Zoe, Nicole Beharie as Michelle, and Rob Morgan as Will Morris.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kris Bowers, cinematography is by Pat Scola, and it was produced by Elizabeth Lodge Stepp and Josh Penn.

Is Monsters and Men worth watching?

Monsters and Men holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 73 ratings, a more divisive drama films.

At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, crime, and thriller, Monsters and Men is worth a place on your watchlist.

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