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Monster

2003-12-24 · 109 min · ★ 7.2

Crime · Drama

In 1989, prostitute Aileen Wuornos befriends and enters a relationship with a young woman named Selby. Determined to straighten out her life, Aileen's limited education lands her back on the corner. She's raped by a trick, who she kills. A string of murder and robbery follows that ultimately leads Aileen to becoming America's first female serial killer.

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Production details

Directors
Patty Jenkins
Production companies
Media 8 Entertainment, DEJ Productions, K/W Productions, Denver & Delilah Productions, VIP Medienfonds 2, MDP Worldwide, Taurus Film
Countries
United States of America, Germany
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,000,000
Revenue
USD 58,469,210

Top Cast

Charlize TheronCharlize TheronAileen Wuornos
Christina RicciChristina RicciSelby Wall
Bruce DernBruce DernThomas
Lee TergesenLee TergesenVincent Corey
Annie CorleyAnnie CorleyDonna
Pruitt Taylor VincePruitt Taylor VinceGene / Stuttering "John"
Marco St. JohnMarco St. JohnEvan / Undercover "John"
Marc MacaulayMarc MacaulayWill / Daddy "John"
Scott WilsonScott WilsonHorton / Last "John"
Rus BlackwellRus BlackwellCop
Tim WareTim WareChuck
Stephan JonesStephan JonesLawyer
Brett RiceBrett RiceCharles
Kaitlin RileyKaitlin RileyTeenage Aileen
Cree Ivey7-Year-Old Aileen
Catherine ManganJusty
Magdalena ManvilleMagdalena ManvilleBar Lap Girl
T. Robert PigottBartender
Romonda ShaverEmployment Agent
Glenn R. WilderGlenn R. WilderRestaurant Manager

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