How long is Monsters?

Monsters is 1 h 34 min long (94 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:34 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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Monsters (2010) runs 1 h 34 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.2 from 1,863 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime: 1 h 34 min — ends 9:34 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: June 18, 2010
TMDB rating: 6.2 / 10 from 1,863 votes
Director: Gareth Edwards
Starring: Scoot McNairy, Whitney Able, Mario Zuniga Benavides, Annalee Jefferies
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel (subscription), Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel (subscription), Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Darkroom (free), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is Monsters?: Monsters is 1 h 34 min long (94 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:34 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Monsters rated?: Monsters is rated R in the US.
Is Monsters a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Monsters?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel (subscription), Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel (subscription), Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Darkroom (free), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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