Monsters movie poster

Monsters

"After six years, they're no longer aliens. They're residents."

June 18, 2010 1h 34m 6.2/10 (1,714 votes)

Originally released in 2010. Monsters is a drama/thriller film. directed by Gareth Edwards.

Starring Scoot McNairy, Whitney Able, and Mario Zuniga Benavides

Synopsis

Six years ago NASA discovered the possibility of alien life within our solar system. A probe was launched to collect samples, but crashed upon re-entry over Central America. Soon after, new life forms began to appear and half of Mexico was quarantined as an infected zone. Today, the American and Mexican military still struggle to contain "the creatures," while a journalist agrees to escort a shaken tourist through the infected zone in Mexico to the safety of the U.S. border.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 18, 2010 15 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (1,714 votes)
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Budget $500K Production budget
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Box Office $5.6M 11.3x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$500,000
Revenue
$5,639,730

Production Companies

  • Vertigo Films
  • Protagonist Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monsters about?

Six years ago NASA discovered the possibility of alien life within our solar system. A probe was launched to collect samples, but crashed upon re-entry over Central America. Soon after, new life fo...

Who directed Monsters?

Monsters was directed by Gareth Edwards.

How long is Monsters?

Monsters has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Monsters released?

Monsters was released on June 18, 2010 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Monsters?

The main cast of Monsters includes Scoot McNairy, Whitney Able, Mario Zuniga Benavides, Annalee Jefferies, Justin Hall.

Is Monsters worth watching?

Monsters has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 1,714 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.