IMDb 6.9 2020 HD

Love and Monsters

Love and Monsters

2020
Adventure Comedy Science Fiction
109 min PG-13 USA
7.275 / 10
6.9 IMDB

Seven years since the Monsterpocalypse began, Joel Dawson has been living underground in order to survive. But after reconnecting over radio with his high school girlfriend Aimee, Joel…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director James McGrady / Joanne Pearce / Kristin Voumard / Andrew Power / Brian Smrz / Michael Matthews
Starring
Dylan O'Brien / Jessica Henwick / Michael Rooker / Dan Ewing / Ariana Greenblatt / Ellen Hollman / Tre Hale / Pacharo Mzembe

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

charming adventurous fun heartfelt entertaining predictable enjoyable thrilling optimistic sweet engaging

Reviews

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Priya Sharma
Apr 4, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Love and Monsters' presents a rather sweet premise wrapped in a monster-laden package. The film’s strength lies in its commitment to its central romantic objective, driving the narrative forward with a clear purpose. Dylan O'Brien carries the film…

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Liam Gallagher
Apr 4, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Forget your brooding post-apocalypses; 'Love and Monsters' is a blast of pure, unadulterated fun. This film understands that the best monster movies have a strong emotional anchor, and it finds it in Joel's quest for love. Dylan O'Brien…

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Sophia Chen
Apr 4, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

While 'Love and Monsters' offers a familiar narrative of survival and romance in a dangerous world, it manages to inject a dose of youthful exuberance. Dylan O'Brien’s performance is a key asset, bringing an earnest quality to his…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 4, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a creature feature with a conscience and a romantic heart. 'Love and Monsters' is a vibrant and energetic escapade that doesn't shy away from its monstrous premise, yet never lets the spectacle overshadow its central emotional…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 4, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A surprisingly heartfelt romp through a monster-infested world, 'Love and Monsters' delivers more charm than creature carnage. Dylan O'Brien anchors the film with a performance that's both endearingly awkward and genuinely brave. The tone strikes a delicate balance,…

FAQs

The romantic subplot in 'Love and Monsters' serves as the central driving force for Joel's journey. His desire to reunite with Aimee motivates his dangerous quest. The film explores their past connection and present longing, using it to anchor the more fantastical elements with relatable human emotion and a clear goal for the protagonist.