Party Monster (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Party Monster is a 2003 biographical thriller directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, starring Seth Green, Macaulay Culkin and Wilson Cruz. It is based on Party Monster by James St. James. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $782,606 worldwide. Critics gave it 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Directors
- Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Strand Releasing
- Based on
- Party Monster by James St. James
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Party Monster About?
The premise of Party Monster without spoilers, adapted from Party Monster by James St. James. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young man from the Midwest, Michael Alig, moves to New York City seeking fame and acceptance within the vibrant club scene. He finds guidance from James St. James and Peter Gatien as he builds a party empire. However, his rise to prominence is fueled by escalating addictions and increasingly unstable behavior, leading to dangerous consequences and threatening the foundation of his newfound world.
Party Monster Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- bare chested male
- male nudity
- male rear nudity
- sadomasochism
- men's bathroom
- young man
- christmas
- child molestation
- breaking the fourth wall
- boyfriend boyfriend relationship
- ketamine
- gay slur
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- true crime
- rise and fall
- dark comedy
- er emergency room
- bisexual character
- homosexual character
- gay character
- docudrama drama
- party
- club kid
- publicity
- drano
- disco
- friend
- promoter
- 1990s
- 1980s
- murder
- mousehole
- mouse
- delusion
- vomiting
- self loathing
- manhattan new york city
- writing
- writer
- writer's block
- wrestling
- wine
- wealth
- underwear
- trust fund
- superficiality
- sunday school teacher
- suicide attempt
- studio 54 manhattan new york city
- sense of smell
- self destructiveness
Party Monster Cast
Seth Green leads the cast, with Macaulay Culkin and Wilson Cruz. Directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato.
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Co-director Randy Barbato
More from Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato
More films directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, best-rated first: Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Inside Deep Throat and Going to Pot: The Highs and Lows of It.
Party Monster Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Party Monster 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 29% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 75%
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Metacritic 36 Metascore
User score 5.2
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TMDB 59% User score
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Party Monster Plot Summary
What happens in Party Monster from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The cinematic journey begins with Michael Alig, a young man who feels like an outsider in his small-town life, leaving behind his mother’s protective guidance for a fresh start in the bustling city of New York. Upon arrival, he encounters James St. James (played by Seth Green), a charismatic figure who becomes his mentor and introduces him to the electrifying nightlife filled with wild parties and extravagant styles. James unveils the “rules of fabulousness,” focusing on attracting attention and becoming an indomitable presence in the party scene.
Full summary
The whole story of Party Monster, scene by scene
Party Monster Box Office
Party Monster grossed $782,606 worldwide. $742,898 came from the US and Canada and $39,708 (5%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$782.6K
- US & Canada
- $742.9K
- International
- $39.7K
Party Monster Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Party Monster.
How Well Do You Know Party Monster?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character of 'Party Monster'?
Party Monster Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Party szörnyek” and “Клубная мания”.
- Also known as
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- Party szörnyek
- Клубная мания
- חיית מסיבות
- パーティ モンスター
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Movies Like Party Monster
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Party Girl, The Party Animal and Monster Party.
Party Monster FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Party Monster, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Party Monster?
Party Monster runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Party Monster released?
Party Monster was released on September 5, 2003.
Who directed Party Monster?
Party Monster was directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato.
More films by Fenton Bailey Who is in the cast of Party Monster?
Party Monster stars Seth Green, Macaulay Culkin and Wilson Cruz.
How much did Party Monster make at the box office?
Party Monster grossed $782,606 worldwide ($742,898 domestic, $39,708 international).
How is Party Monster rated?
Party Monster has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Is Party Monster based on a book?
Yes. Party Monster is adapted from Party Monster by James St. James.
Does Party Monster have a post-credit scene?
No. Party Monster has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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