

2003 · 1h 49m · Movie
Based on a true story.
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.
Rent or buy
In theaters: December 24, 2003
Rent
Buy
Streaming data by
Tap a star to rate this movie
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Gene / Stuttering "John"
Monster (2003) - Movie Review
YouTube · Oct 13, 2026
Monster (2003 film)
Daily Mail · Sep 23, 2026
Why Is Serial Killer Aileen Wuornos in ‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’?
TODAY.com · Sep 17, 2026
Stossel: How True Is 'Monster'?
ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · Feb 13, 2026
What 'Monster' Gets Right — and Wrong — About the Real-Life Serial Killer Aileen Wuornos
People.com · Nov 3, 2025
What 'Monster' Gets Right—and Wrong—About Aileen Wuornos and Her Crimes
A&E · Oct 29, 2025
‘MONSTER’ (2003): A Look Back at Patty Jenkins’ Amazing True Crime Drama
PopHorror · Mar 11, 2025
The True Story Behind Charlize Theron's Crime Drama ‘Monster’
Collider · Mar 10, 2024
Charlize Theron Received Pushback from Financier Over 'Ugly' Makeover for Monster
MovieWeb · Dec 7, 2022