Monster

, previously known as All Rise, is an American crime drama film directed by directed by Anthony Mandler. It is based on the novel of the same name by Walter Dean Myers. The film premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival. The film follows the story follows a 17-year-old honor student from Harlem whose world comes crashing down around him when he is charged with felony murder.

On November 10, 2020, it was announced that Netflix acquired the rights of the film.

Summary
"A talented teen implicated in a robbery-turned-murder fights for his innocence and integrity against a criminal justice system that’s already judged him."

- Official Netflix synopsis

Cast and Characters

 * Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Steve Harmon
 * Jennifer Hudson as Mrs. Harmon
 * Jeffrey Wright as Mr. Harmon
 * Jennifer Ehle as Katherine O'Brien
 * Tim Blake Nelson as Leroy Sawicki
 * Nasir 'Nas' Jones as Raymond "Sunset" Green
 * Rakim Mayers as William King
 * Paul Ben-Victor as Anthony Petrocelli
 * John David Washington as Richard "Bobo" Evans
 * Jharrel Jerome as Osvaldo
 * Dorian Missick as Asa Briggs