Love and Monsters
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Overview
Seven years after the Monsterpocalypse, Joel Dawson (Dylan O'Brien), along with the rest of humanity, has been living underground ever since giant creatures took control of the land. After reconnecting over radio with his high school girlfriend Aimee (Jessica Henwick), who is now 80 miles away at a coastal colony, Joel begins to fall for her again....
Director / Creator
Michael Matthews
Writers
Brian Duffield, Matthew Robinson
Top Cast
About Love and Monsters (2020)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
Love and Monsters (2020) is a Action, Adventure, and Comedy film from Canada and United States. the film was directed by Michael Matthews from a screenplay by Brian Duffield and Matthew Robinson. It runs 1 hour and 49 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
Seven years after the Monsterpocalypse, Joel Dawson (Dylan O'Brien), along with the rest of humanity, has been living underground ever since giant creatures took control of the land. After reconnecting over radio with his high school girlfriend Aimee (Jessica Henwick), who is now 80 miles away at a coastal colony, Joel begins to fall for her again. As Joel realizes that there's nothing left for him underground, he decides against all logic to venture out to Aimee, despite all the dangerous monsters that stand in his way. The fun-filled and action-packed adventure also stars Michael Rooker and Ariana Greenblatt.
Cast and crew
The film stars Dylan O'Brien, Jessica Henwick, and Michael Rooker in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Brian Duffield and Matthew Robinson, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Love and Monsters holds a rating of 6.9/10 based on 157,139 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 94%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 63/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 4 nominations total. These numbers place Love and Monsters within the broader landscape of Action and Adventure cinema from 2020, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
Love and Monsters is currently available to stream with a subscription on fuboTV, Paramount+, or Spectrum On Demand. It can also be rented or purchased digitally through AppleTV, Fandango at Home, and Amazon. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why Love and Monsters is worth knowing
If you enjoy Action or Adventure films, Love and Monsters offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2020 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how action evolved during that period. Performances from Dylan O'Brien and Jessica Henwick are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Love and Monsters on your watchlist for later.
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