The Monster (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1925, The Monster is a comedy, horror and science fiction film directed by Roland West, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A general store clerk and aspiring detective investigates a mysterious disappearance that took place quite close to an empty insane asylum.
Who’s in it. The Monster stars Lon Chaney as Dr. Ziska, Johnny Arthur as Johnny Goodlittle, Gertrude Olmstead as Betty Watson and Hallam Cooley as Amos Rugg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Monster has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Monster page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Monster tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Monster (1925)?
- In US, The Monster is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Bloodstream, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Monster worth watching?
- The Monster holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Monster?
- The Monster stars Lon Chaney, Johnny Arthur, Gertrude Olmstead, Hallam Cooley and Charles Sellon.
- When was The Monster released?
- The Monster was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.