IMDb 4.9 2021 HD

My Sweet Monster

My Sweet Monster

2021
Adventure Animation Family
98 min PG RU
5.9 / 10
4.9 IMDB

A scandal in the royal family: the wayward princess Barbara escaped from the palace and went through the forest in search of a handsome prince. However, instead of…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Viktor Glukhushin / Maksim Volkov
Starring
Lyubov Aksyonova / Aleksey Chumakov / Alyona Doletskaya / Timur Rodriguez / Prokhor Chekhovskoy / Vladislav Kopp / Pyotr Ivaschenko

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

energetic chaotic fun lighthearted spirited predictable charming adventurous feisty comedic subverted

Reviews

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Priya Sharma
Apr 1, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This Russian production, 'My Sweet Monster', presents a familiar fairytale setup with a welcome modern twist. Princess Barbara, tired of palace life, seeks adventure and finds herself in the company of Buka, a feared robber. The film’s charm…

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Simon Croft
Apr 1, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'My Sweet Monster' offers a narrative that pivots on a single, compelling idea: what if the princess was more trouble than the bandit? Princess Barbara, a whirlwind of defiance, escapes royal life only to become the captive of…

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 1, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A delightful subversion of the classic fairytale, 'My Sweet Monster' shines thanks to its formidable, fast-talking heroine. Princess Barbara, played with infectious vivacity by Lyubov Aksyonova, escapes her gilded cage only to fall into the hands of the…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 1, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

In 'My Sweet Monster', the premise promises a spirited twist on fairytale conventions, with a princess who takes charge rather than waits to be rescued. Princess Barbara's escape from the palace and subsequent capture by the infamous robber…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 1, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This Russian fairytale offering, 'My Sweet Monster', presents a refreshingly bold princess in Barbara, played with spirited conviction. Escaping royal confines to find a prince, she instead stumbles into the den of the fearsome brigand Buka. What ensues…

FAQs

Princess Barbara is the primary engine of the plot. Her 'wayward' nature leads her to escape the palace, and her 'brisk' personality ensures that her encounter with Buka is anything but predictable. Rather than succumbing to her predicament, she actively challenges Buka, turning his life into a 'nightmare' as she pursues her own objectives. Her assertive and proactive approach dictates the direction and comedic tension of the narrative.