Monster
2003
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Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci, Bruce Dern, Lee Tergesen, Annie Corley, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Marco St. John, Marc Macaulay
Original language
English
First release
December 24, 2003 (United States)
Production companies
DEJ Productions, Media 8 Entertainment
Awards
Academy Award for Best Actress
Setting
Florida
Crew
Screenplay
Patty Jenkins
Producer
Brad Wyman, Charlize Theron, Clark Peterson, Donald Kushner, Mark Damon
Cinematography
Steven Bernstein
Editing
Arthur Coburn, Jane Kurson
Music
BT
Trailer
Stills
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Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | December 24, 2003 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | January 30, 2004 |
| Theatrical | United States | January 30, 2004 |
| Streaming | Switzerland | February 19, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | February 26, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Greece | February 27, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Russia | March 11, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | March 18, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Australia | March 25, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | March 26, 2004 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | April 2, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | April 9, 2004 |
| Theatrical | France | April 14, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Germany | April 15, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Poland | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | June 18, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Japan | September 25, 2004 |
| Television | Netherlands | November 17, 2007 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 18 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Netherlands | December 20, 2011 |
Full credits
| Director | Patty Jenkins |
| Cast | Charlize Theron (Aileen Wuornos), Christina Ricci (Selby Wall), Bruce Dern (Thomas), Lee Tergesen (Vincent Corey), Annie Corley (Donna), Pruitt Taylor Vince (Gene / Stuttering "John"), Marco St. John (Evan / Undercover "John"), Marc Macaulay (Will / Daddy "John"), Scott Wilson (Horton / Last "John"), Rus Blackwell (Cop), Tim Ware (Chuck), Stephan Jones (Lawyer), Brett Rice (Charles), Kaitlin Riley (Teenage Aileen), Cree Ivey (7-Year-Old Aileen), Catherine Mangan (Justy), Magdalena Manville (Bar Lap Girl), T. Robert Pigott (Bartender), Romonda Shaver (Employment Agent), Glenn R. Wilder (Restaurant Manager), Elaine Stebbins (Wife at Accident), Kane Hodder (Undercover Cop), Christian Stokes (Undercover Cop), Lyllian Barcaski (Bar Girl), Nonalee Davis (Bar Girl), Bubba Baker (Cubby), Al (Himself), Cannonball (Himself), Chad Vaccarino (Trevor), Gene R. Stephenson (Judge), Jesse Stern (Skate Rink Attendant), Billy Boylan (Police Chief), Jim R. Coleman (Newscaster), Chandra Leigh (Cute Teenage Attendant), Lori McDonald (Attendant), Adam Brown (Attendant), Ed Donovan (State Prison Guard (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Patty Jenkins |
| Producer | Brad Wyman, Charlize Theron, Clark Peterson, Donald Kushner, Mark Damon |
| Executive producer | Andreas Grosch, Andreas Schmid, Meagan Riley-Grant, Sammy Lee, Stewart Hall |
| Cinematography | Steven Bernstein |
| Editing | Arthur Coburn, Jane Kurson |
| Music | BT |
| Production design | Edward T. McAvoy |
| Visual effects | Christopher Dusendschon |
| Sound | Geoffrey G. Rubay, Zack Davis |
| Costumes | Rhona Meyers |
Additional data: TMDB.
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