My Monster Mom (2008): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
My Monster Mom is a 2008 comedy directed by Jose Javier Reyes, starring Marnie Lapus as Nanay ni Esme, Ces Aldaba and Annabelle Rama. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $661,652 worldwide. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Jose Javier Reyes
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Tagalog - Studio
- GMA Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is My Monster Mom About?
The premise of My Monster Mom without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Esme, a single mother, places her newborn daughter for adoption with her older brother, who soon departs for America. Twenty‑seven years later, Abby travels to the Philippines to meet her biological mother, only to find Esme outspoken, abrasive, and far from the nurturing figure she imagined. Their clash reveals they are diametrically opposed in temperament, turning Abby’s reunion into a harrowing ordeal.
My Monster Mom Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- f rated
- three word title
- adoption
- stepbrother stepsister relationship
- friend
- unwed mother
- teenage mother
- strict mother
- real life mother and daughter playing mother and daughter
- quarrel with mother
- protective mother
- overprotective mother
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- new york
- nagging mother
- mother giving away daughter
- mother daughter reunion
- mother child separation
- mother child reunion
- dysfunctional family
- domineering mother
- discovery of birth mother
- birth mother
- biological mother
- abusive mother
- teen pregnancy
- suitor
- stroke
- single mother
- shotgun
- reconciliation
- pregnancy
- neighbor
- mother daughter relationship
- mauling
- jewelry
- heart attack
- guitar
- forgiveness
- dog
- daughter searching for missing father
- coming home
- airport
- posh
- in laws
- catfight
Where to Watch My Monster Mom
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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My Monster Mom Cast & Characters
Marnie Lapus leads the cast as Nanay ni Esme, with Ces Aldaba as Tiyo ni Esme and Annabelle Rama as Esme. Directed by Jose Javier Reyes; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jose Javier Reyes
- Marnie Lapus as Nanay ni Esme
- Ces Aldaba as Tiyo ni Esme
- Annabelle Rama as Esme
- Ruffa Gutierrez as Abby
Also Starring in My Monster Mom
· 22 more- Eddie Gutierrez Waldo
- Karra Kristel Babae ni Waldo
- JC de Vera Boboy
- Martin Escudero Pipo
- Eugene Domingo Marilou
- Lui Manansala Chona
- Vangie Labalan Luming
- Lou Veloso Mang Kardo
- Marco Ferreri Kevin
- Richard Gutierrez Young Waldo
- Tessie Villarama Chuchay
- Manny Castañeda Mr. Garbanzos
- Rhian Ramos Young Esme
- Michelle Madrigal Maureen
- Sammy Lagmay Minyong
- Victor Aliwalas Marvin
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- Chariz Solomon Precy
- Bubbles Paraiso Karen
- Eri Neeman Jay
- Iwa Moto Vivian
- Bong Embile Toto
- Dolly Bunoan Manang
My Monster Mom Plot Summary
What happens in My Monster Mom from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Esme, Annabelle Rama, a spirited and ultra-liberal teenager from Cebu, moves to Manila for college and quickly finds herself swept up in a fervent romance. She falls for Waldo, Eddie Gutierrez, a charming, confident man who mirrors her bold energy. Their secret meetings spark a life-changing consequence: Esme becomes pregnant and reluctantly puts her studies on hold to navigate a rapidly evolving future.
Full summary
The whole story of My Monster Mom, scene by scene
My Monster Mom Box Office
My Monster Mom grossed $661,652 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$661.7K
- International
- $661.7K
My Monster Mom Trailers & Videos
The trailer of My Monster Mom.
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My Monster Mom FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, post-credit scenes and language of My Monster Mom, each answered in a sentence.
How long is My Monster Mom?
My Monster Mom runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was My Monster Mom released?
My Monster Mom was released on July 2, 2008.
Who directed My Monster Mom?
My Monster Mom was directed by Jose Javier Reyes.
More films by Jose Javier Reyes Who is in the cast of My Monster Mom?
My Monster Mom stars Marnie Lapus as Nanay ni Esme, Ces Aldaba as Tiyo ni Esme and Annabelle Rama as Esme, among 26 credited actors.
Where can I watch My Monster Mom?
In the US, My Monster Mom is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
How much did My Monster Mom make at the box office?
My Monster Mom grossed $661,652 worldwide.
Does My Monster Mom have a post-credit scene?
No. My Monster Mom has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is My Monster Mom in?
The original language of My Monster Mom is Tagalog.
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