Monster (2004)
A brilliant surgeon's past returns with a vengeance, unraveling his life in a bleak, suspenseful mystery.
Kenzou Tenma, a Japanese brain surgeon in Germany, finds his life in utter turmoil after getting involved with a psychopath that was once a former patient.
How intense is Monster?
Monster is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What Monster feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Monster
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 11, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Monster for you?
Is Monster scary?
Only a little. Monster has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Monster gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Monster sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Monster OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Monster?
Episodes run about 24m.
Where can I stream Monster?
Monster is streaming on Netflix.
Does Monster have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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