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Monster (2003) -- Based on the life of Aileen Wuornos, a Daytona Beach prostitute who became a serial killer.
Monster (2003) -- Based on the life of Aileen Wuornos, a Daytona Beach prostitute who became a serial killer.
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Overview

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7.4/10   36,381 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Patty Jenkins (written by)
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Release Date:
30 January 2004 (USA) more
Tagline:
Based on a true story
Plot:
Based on the life of Aileen Wuornos, a Daytona Beach prostitute who became a serial killer. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 16 wins & 13 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(135 articles)
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For once the Academy got it right! more (497 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Charlize Theron ... Aileen

Christina Ricci ... Selby
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
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong violence and sexual content, and for pervasive language.
Runtime:
109 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Trivia:
Steve Perry from the band Journey was the music consultant. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When they are sitting at the bus station, Aileen reaches into her jacket to give Selby some money. Selby's hand is on Aileen's knee. In the next shot, Aileen's legs have moved. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Aileen: I always wanted to be in the movies...
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Hostage (2005/I) more
Soundtrack:
Sweet Peace and Time more

FAQ

How did Charlize Theron make that amazing transformation into Aileen Wuornos?
Is "Monster" based on a book?
Why did Selby have a cast on her arm?
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106 out of 127 people found the following comment useful.
For once the Academy got it right!, 6 December 2004
10/10
Author: kdjohnson01 from Indianapolis, IN

For once the Oscar went to the most deserving. I was not sure I wanted to see this movie, but after seeing a trailer I became curious and decided to check it out. Charlize Theron completely blew me away! She is barely recognizable and seems to be channeling Wuornos at some points. Patty Jenkins is to be highly complimented on her writing and directing skills also. Rarely have I been so moved by a film but this one simply cuts to the core and leaves you raw. Wuornos was obviously not well, yet Jenkins provides insightful monologues that allowed me to understand and sympathize for Wuornos. It is a sad and moving movie. Never have I felt so disturbed yet riveted by a movie such as this one.

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