IMDb 6.7 2013 HD

Monster Pies

Monster Pies

2013
Drama Romance
85 min TV-MA Australia
5.622 / 10
6.7 IMDB

Mike has felt alienated and alone for as long as he can remember, until a new boy arrives at his school - awakening feelings and a world of…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Lee Galea / Katrina Maree / Lisa Galea / Nik Lone / Ashley Taylor
Starring
Tristan Barr / Lucas Linehan / Rohana Hayes / Marcel Reluctant / Katrina Maree / Marlene Magee / Jeremy Kewley / Shea MacDonough

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

vulnerable hopeful introspective tender earnest melancholic resonant quiet understated affecting authentic sensitive

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 23, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A quiet triumph of character study, 'Monster Pies' shines a light on the profound impact of connection. Tristan Barr’s portrayal of Mike is a masterclass in subtle emotional expression, conveying a world of unspoken feelings. The film’s direction…

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Arthur Pendelton
Apr 23, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

While 'Monster Pies' attempts to delve into the complexities of adolescent alienation and newfound feelings, it often feels too restrained to fully connect. Tristan Barr’s performance is earnest, but the narrative’s deliberate pacing and lack of sharp directorial…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 23, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a beautifully observed piece of filmmaking. 'Monster Pies' captures the awkwardness and thrill of first discoveries with remarkable grace. Tristan Barr is exceptional, embodying his character’s journey from isolation to hesitant blossoming with a performance that…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 23, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Monster Pies' offers a sensitive, if somewhat understated, exploration of adolescent isolation and the transformative power of a new friendship. Tristan Barr delivers a nuanced performance as the film's introspective protagonist, conveying a palpable sense of longing. The…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 23, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Tristan Barr anchors 'Monster Pies' with a performance steeped in quiet vulnerability. The film, directed with a gentle hand though perhaps lacking a definitive directorial flourish, charts the awakening of a lonely young man. Its strength lies in…

FAQs

The title 'Monster Pies' itself is evocative and open to interpretation, likely serving as a metaphor rather than a literal reference. It could allude to the monstrous feelings of isolation and confusion a young person might experience, or perhaps the unconventional nature of newfound desires and connections. The 'pies' element might suggest a comforting or perhaps overwhelming aspect of these burgeoning emotions, hinting at a story that is both challenging and ultimately nurturing.