Monologue (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1987, Monologue is a drama film directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man narrates two conflicting accounts of his life, changing the details and incidents in both, as he slowly approaches madness.
Who’s in it. Monologue stars Ashokan as Ajayan, Shobana as Sumangali / Nalini, Mammootty as Dr. Balu and Bahadoor as Mathai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Monologue sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monologue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monologue tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monologue (1987)?
- In US, Monologue is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Monologue worth watching?
- Monologue holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Monologue?
- Monologue stars Ashokan, Shobana, Mammootty, Bahadoor and Krishnan Kutty Nair.
- When was Monologue released?
- Monologue was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.