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Monster (2023)

โ€œAre they the ones we dream of, or the ones we fail to see among us?โ€

7.9/10 ยท 967 votes 2h 5m pg-13 ThrillerDramaMystery

#14 of 202 films from 2023 #79 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda ยท Written by Yuji Sakamoto

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Overview

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

Cast

Sakura Andoas Saori Mugino
Eita Nagayamaas Michitoshi Hori
Soya Kurokawaas Minato Mugino
Hinata Hiiragias Yori Hoshikawa
Yuko Tanakaas Makiko Fushimi
Mitsuki Takahataas Hirona Suzumura
Akihiro Kakutaas Shoda Fumiaki
Shido Nakamuraas Kiyotaka Hoshikawa
Ryu Moriokaas Kanzaki
Daisuke Kurodaas Shinagawa
Ayu Kitauraas Mariko Yajima
Haruto Kobayashias Taisho Kamata
Kouga Yagishitaas Gaku Hirohashi
Taichi Kanemitsuas Yu Hamaguchi

Facts

Release dateJune 2, 2023
Runtime125 min (2h 5m) โ€” longer as the 2023 average of 113 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Mystery
Original titleๆ€ช็‰ฉ
LanguageJA
IMDbtt23736044

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Questions

How long is Monster?
Monster runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Is Monster worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 967 votes, which places it #14 of 202 films released in 2023 in this index (top 94%) and #79 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Monster?
Monster was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Nobody Knows (2004), Shoplifters (2018), Like Father, Like Son (2013).
Who stars in Monster?
Sakura Ando as Saori Mugino; Eita Nagayama as Michitoshi Hori; Soya Kurokawa as Minato Mugino; Hinata Hiiragi as Yori Hoshikawa; Yuko Tanaka as Makiko Fushimi; Mitsuki Takahata as Hirona Suzumura.
What is Monster rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Monster?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/123966.

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