Monster
“Are they the ones we dream of, or the ones we fail to see among us?”
Where to watch Monster in Japan
Monster is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 30 May 2026.
About Monster
Monster is a 2023 movie in the Mystery, Thriller and Drama genres, directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, starring Sakura Ando, Soya Kurokawa and Hinata Hiiragi. It has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.9/10 from 886 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Monster in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Monster trailer
Overview
After an outburst at school involving her son, a concerned single mother demands answers, triggering a sequence of deepening suspicion and turmoil.
Top cast
Sakura Ando
Saori Mugino
Soya Kurokawa
Minato Mugino
Hinata Hiiragi
Yori Hoshikawa
Eita Nagayama
Michitoshi Hori
Yuko Tanaka
Makiko Fushimi
Mitsuki Takahata
Hirona Suzumura
Akihiro Kakuta
Shoda Fumiaki
Shido Nakamura
Kiyotaka Hoshikawa
Ryu Morioka
Kanzaki
Daisuke Kuroda
Shinagawa
Ayu Kitaura
Mariko Yajima
Haruto Kobayashi
Taisho Kamata
Kouga Yagishita
Gaku Hirohashi
Taichi Kanemitsu
Yu Hamaguchi
Harune Iida
Mio Kida
Shiyun Nakamura
Makiko's Husband
Peey
Miss Kazuo
Kayo Noro
Satomi Hirohashi
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Monster in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Monster on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.
Is Monster on Netflix?+
Yes — Monster is available to stream on Netflix in Japan.
How long is Monster?+
Monster has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
Who stars in Monster?+
Monster stars Sakura Ando, Soya Kurokawa, Hinata Hiiragi, Eita Nagayama and Yuko Tanaka.
When did Monster come out?+
Monster is a 2023 movie directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda.
What genre is Monster?+
Monster is Mystery, Thriller and Drama film.
Who directed Monster?+
Monster was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda.
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