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Monsters vs. Aliens (2009) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
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IMDB: ☆ 6.4/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.6/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.3/10
Monsters vs. Aliens Plot Synopsis:
When a meteorite from outer space hits a young California woman named Susan Murphy (Reese Witherspoon) and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. As a last resort, under the guidance of General W.R. Monger (Kiefer Sutherland), on a desperate order from President Hathaway (Stephen Colbert), the motley crew of Monsters is called into action to combat the aliens and save the world from imminent destruction.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A woman transformed into a giant after she is struck by a meteorite on her wedding day becomes part of a team of monsters sent in by the U.S. government to defeat an alien mastermind trying to take over Earth.
Tagline: Oooze gonna save us?
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Monsters vs. Aliens Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2009 (more 2009 movies)
Box Office: $198,351,526
Awards: 3
Nominations: 10
What is Monsters vs. Aliens Streaming On?
Monsters vs. Aliens is Streaming on Netflix, PeacockLanguage: English, Portuguese
Country: United States, United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Monsters vs. Aliens Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 27, 2009, Netflix: Jan 01, 2022
Writers: Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky, Rob Letterman, Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Conrad Vernon
Producers: Lisa J. Freberg, Jill Hopper Desmarchelier, Latifa Ouaou, Susan Slagle Rogers, Lisa Stewart, Alexander Westerman
Editors: Joyce Arrastia, Erika Dapkewicz
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Monsters vs. Aliens Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Reese Witherspoon | ... | Susan Murphy / Ginormica (voice) |
| Seth Rogen | ... | B.O.B. (voice) |
| Hugh Laurie | ... | Dr. Cockroach Ph.D. (voice) |
| Will Arnett | ... | The Missing Link (voice) |
| Kiefer Sutherland | ... | General W.R. Monger (voice) |
| Rainn Wilson | ... | Gallaxhar (voice) |
| Stephen Colbert | ... | President Hathaway (voice) |
| Paul Rudd | ... | Derek Dietl (voice) |
| Julie White | ... | Wendy Murphy (voice) |
| Jeffrey Tambor | ... | Carl Murphy (voice) |
| Amy Poehler | ... | Computer (voice) |
| Ed Helms | ... | News Reporter (voice) |
| Renée Zellweger | ... | Katie (voice) |
| John Krasinski | ... | Cuthbert (voice) |
| Sean Bishop | ... | Private Bullhorn / Helicopter Pilot / Advisor Ortega (voice) |
| Rich Dietl | ... | Commander / Advisor Smith (voice) (as Rich B. Dietl) |
| Stephen Kearin | ... | Technician Ben (voice) |
| Rob Letterman | ... | Secret Service Man #1 / Lieutenant (voice) |
| Tom McGrath | ... | Wilson (voice) |
| Chris Miller | ... | Advisor Cole / Army Commander Jones (voice) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Reese Witherspoon (b. March 22, 1976) – Susan Murphy / Ginormica (voice)
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 1¾" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Reese | Riz Uizerspun - Seth Rogen (b. April 15, 1982) – B.O.B. (voice)
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Seth Rogan - Hugh Laurie (b. June 11, 1959) – Dr. Cockroach Ph.D. (voice)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 2¾" (1.9 m)
Also known as: Fry and Laurie | Mr. Hugh Laurie | Hugh 'Struck by a' Lorry - Will Arnett (b. May 4, 1970) – The Missing Link (voice)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m) - Kiefer Sutherland (b. December 21, 1966) – General W.R. Monger (voice)
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7¾" (1.72 m)
Also known as: Keifer Sutherland - Rainn Wilson (b. January 20, 1966) – Gallaxhar (voice)
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m)
Also known as: The Heart of Rainn Wilson - Stephen Colbert (b. May 13, 1964) – President Hathaway (voice)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Stephen T. Colbert | Steven Colbert | Dr. Stephen T. Colbert D.F.A. | Sir Dr. Stephen T. Colbert D.F.A. | Sir Rev. Dr. Stephen T. Colbert D.F.A. | Sir Rev. Dr. Stephen T. Mos Def Colbert D.F.A. | The Reverend Sir Dr. Stephen T. Colbert D.F.A. - Paul Rudd (b. April 6, 1969) – Derek Dietl (voice)
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Kenny Chin | Paul S. Rudd | Paul Stephen Rudd - Julie White (b. June 4, 1961) – Wendy Murphy (voice)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Jeffrey Tambor (b. July 8, 1944) – Carl Murphy (voice)
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Amy Poehler (b. September 16, 1971) – Computer (voice)
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Also known as: Upright Citizens Brigade | UCB Theatre | The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre - Ed Helms (b. January 24, 1974) – News Reporter (voice)
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 11¾" (1.82 m) - Renée Zellweger (b. April 25, 1969) – Katie (voice)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Rene Zellverger | Renee Zellweger | Renee Zellwegger - John Krasinski (b. October 20, 1979) – Cuthbert (voice)
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Sean Bishop – Private Bullhorn / Helicopter Pilot / Advisor Ortega (voice)
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