Monster in a Box movie poster

Monster in a Box

"He Survived Swimming to Cambodia. Now the Adventure Continues."

May 15, 1992 1h 27m 6.2/10 (12 votes)

Originally released in 1992. Monster in a Box is a comedy film. directed by Nick Broomfield. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Spalding Gray

Synopsis

Monologuist Spalding Gray talks about the great difficulties he experienced while attempting to write his first novel, a nearly 2,000-page autobiographical tome concerning the death of his mother. Among his many asides, Gray discusses his problems in dealing with the Hollywood film industry, recounts the trips he took around the world in order to avoid dealing with his writer's block and describes his ambivalence about acting as stage manager for a Broadway production of "Our Town."

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 15, 1992 33 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (12 votes)
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Box Office $311.2K Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$311,245

Production Companies

  • Fine Line Features
  • Channel Four Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monster in a Box about?

Monologuist Spalding Gray talks about the great difficulties he experienced while attempting to write his first novel, a nearly 2,000-page autobiographical tome concerning the death of his mother. ...

Who directed Monster in a Box?

Monster in a Box was directed by Nick Broomfield.

How long is Monster in a Box?

Monster in a Box has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was Monster in a Box released?

Monster in a Box was released on May 15, 1992 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Monster in a Box?

The main cast of Monster in a Box includes Spalding Gray.