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Monolith (2016): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch

Monolith (2016) movie poster

Monolith is a 2016 drama thriller directed by Ivan Silvestrini, starring Katrina Bowden as Sandra, Ashley Madekwe and Damon Dayoub. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes and earned $424,304 worldwide. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Monolith (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Director
Ivan Silvestrini
Genres
Thriller , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Monolith About?

The premise of Monolith without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

While traveling to Los Angeles to surprise her husband and her son's father, a mother and son are involved in a serious accident in a remote area. Stranded and facing unknown dangers, they must struggle to survive against a mysterious threat. Technology, which could be an ally, may also prove to be a formidable enemy in their fight for survival.

Where to watch

Where to Watch Monolith

Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

Streaming availability in the US, powered by JustWatch logo

Cast & crew

Monolith Cast & Characters

Katrina Bowden leads the cast as Sandra, with Ashley Madekwe as Jessa and Damon Dayoub as Carl. Directed by Ivan Silvestrini; 14 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Monolith Plot Summary

What happens in Monolith from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Set in the near future, Sandra, Katrina Bowden, a former member of a pop group called Hipstars, discovers thanks to her friend and Hipstars member Jessa, Ashley Madekwe, that her husband Carl, Damon Dayoub, has a lover. With her two-year-old son David in the Monolith car, Sandra heads toward Carl’s parents’ house, but upon learning of the infidelity, she diverts toward Los Angeles. The car’s artificial intelligence, Lilith, Katherine Kelly Lang, quietly suggests an off-road route, and Sandra tries to keep calm as tension rises.

Full summary

The whole story of Monolith, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Monolith Box Office

Monolith grossed $424,304 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$424.3K

International
$424.3K
Videos

Monolith Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Monolith.

Monolith | BIFFF 2017
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Monolith?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is the name of the artificial‑intelligence computer built into Sandra's car?

Cars

Cars in Monolith

6 cars on screen, including the 2011 Ford Explorer and the Chevrolet Corvair.

All 6 cars
  • 2011 Ford Explorer in Monolith 2011 Ford Explorer Featured role
  • Chevrolet Corvair in Monolith Chevrolet Corvair Minor role
  • 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabrio 997 in Monolith 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabrio 997 Minor role
  • 2000 Dodge Neon in Monolith 2000 Dodge Neon Background role
Details

Monolith Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Locked In” and “Trapped Child”.

Also known as
  • Locked In
  • Trapped Child
  • Stranded
  • LOCK DOWN ロック・ダウン
  • Monolith - No Way Out
  • 모놀리스
  • Prête à Tout Pour Sauver Mon Fils
  • Монолит
  • Tek Başına
  • 绝境逃脱
  • Atrapado
  • LOCKDOWN ロックダウン
+3 more
  • مونولیت
  • مونوليث
  • 絕境逃脱

Seen Monolith?

FAQ

Monolith FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Monolith, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Monolith?

Monolith runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was Monolith released?

Monolith was released on May 12, 2016.

Who directed Monolith?

Monolith was directed by Ivan Silvestrini.

More films by Ivan Silvestrini

Who is in the cast of Monolith?

Monolith stars Katrina Bowden as Sandra, Ashley Madekwe as Jessa and Damon Dayoub as Carl, among 14 credited actors.

Where can I watch Monolith?

In the US, Monolith is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Monolith make at the box office?

Monolith grossed $424,304 worldwide.

Does Monolith have a post-credit scene?

No. Monolith has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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