Becoming Mona (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2020, Becoming Mona is a drama film directed by Niels van Koevorden, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Life is what happens when you stop living for others and start living for yourself. This poignant tragicomic journey of courage follows Mona from early childhood, when she is inculcated to be a quiet, obedient presence in the world. She blossoms into a talented young artist, but years of repressing her feelings have impaired her emotionally, binding her to unhealthy relationships at work and at home. Still, there is a fierce, independent spirit that lies inside her, waiting to be liberated. Assured direction coaxes flawless, seamlessly connected performances from actresses Tanya Zabarylo and Olivia Landuyt in the title role as a young woman and young girl respectively.
Who’s in it. Becoming Mona stars Valentijn Dhaenens, Wine Dierickx, Tijmen Govaerts as Alexander and Stefan Perceval, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Becoming Mona has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Becoming Mona page.
If you liked it. Fans of Becoming Mona tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Becoming Mona (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Becoming Mona change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Becoming Mona worth watching?
- Becoming Mona holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Becoming Mona?
- Becoming Mona stars Valentijn Dhaenens, Wine Dierickx, Tijmen Govaerts, Stefan Perceval and Tanya Zabarylo.
- When was Becoming Mona released?
- Becoming Mona was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.