Monster's Ball (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2001, Monster's Ball is a drama and romance film directed by Marc Forster, running about 113 minutes. “A lifetime of change can happen in a single moment.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A prison guard begins a tentative romance with the unsuspecting widow of a man whose execution he presided over.
Who’s in it. Monster's Ball stars Billy Bob Thornton as Hank Grotowski, Halle Berry as Leticia Musgrove, Heath Ledger as Sonny Grotowski and Sean Combs as Lawrence Musgrove, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Monster's Ball has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $44.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monster's Ball page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monster's Ball tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monster's Ball (2001)?
- In US, Monster's Ball is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Monster's Ball worth watching?
- Monster's Ball holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monster's Ball?
- Monster's Ball stars Billy Bob Thornton, Halle Berry, Heath Ledger, Sean Combs and Coronji Calhoun.
- When was Monster's Ball released?
- Monster's Ball was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.