Gentle Monster (2026)
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Synopsis
Concert pianist Lucy moves to the countryside with her husband Philip and their son, where the filmmaker is slowly recovering from burnout. One day, the police arrive to search their home. The accusation special investigator Elsa levels against Philip is grave and turns Lucy’s world upside down. Who is the man she loves, really?
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 30th, 2026 (Limited) by Netflix |
| International Releases: | September 17th, 2026 (Limited) (Germany)
September 17th, 2026 (Limited) (Austria) October 30th, 2026 (Limited) (United Kingdom) January 13th, 2027 (Limited) (France) March 26th, 2027 (Limited) (Spain) |
| MPA Rating: | R for sexuality, graphic nudity and some language. (Rating bulletin 2944 (cert #56077), 7/8/2026) |
| Running Time: | 112 minutes |
| Film festival: | Cannes Film Festival 2026 |
| Plot point: | Child Abuse, Crime, Dysfunctional Family, Faulty Memory, Musicians, Sex Crimes |
| Subgenre: | Life Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Austria, Germany, France |
| Languages: | German |
Leading
| Lea Seydoux |
Supporting
| Laurence Rupp | Philip | |
| Jella Haase | ||
| Malo Blanchet | ||
| Anton Rubtsov | ||
| Nils Strunk | ||
| Patrycia Ziółkowska | ||
| Sylvester Groth | ||
| Regina Fritsch | ||
| Rainer Doppler |
Production and Technical Credits
| Marie Kreutzer | Director | |
| Marie Kreutzer | Screenwriter | |
| Alexander Gehr | Producer | |
| Johanna Scherz | Producer | |
| Andrea Scarso | Executive Producer | |
| Fionnuala Jamison | Executive Producer | |
| Kristina Borjeson | Executive Producer | |
| Michele Marshall | Executive Producer | |
| Naomi Despres | Executive Producer | |
| Nathanael Karmitz | Executive Producer | |
| Timo Argillander | Executive Producer | |
| Judith Kaufmann | Cinematographer | |
| Ulrike Kofler | Editor | |
| Camille* | Composer | |
| Myrna Woolf | Production Designer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
Concert pianist Lucy moves to the countryside with her husband Philip and their son, where the filmmaker is slowly recovering from burnout. One day, the police arrive to search their home. The accusation special investigator Elsa levels against Philip is grave and turns Lucy’s world upside down. Who is the man she loves, really?
Metrics
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 30th, 2026 (Limited) by Netflix |
| International Releases: | September 17th, 2026 (Limited) (Germany)
September 17th, 2026 (Limited) (Austria) October 30th, 2026 (Limited) (United Kingdom) January 13th, 2027 (Limited) (France) March 26th, 2027 (Limited) (Spain) |
| MPA Rating: | R for sexuality, graphic nudity and some language. (Rating bulletin 2944 (cert #56077), 7/8/2026) |
| Running Time: | 112 minutes |
| Film festival: | Cannes Film Festival 2026 |
| Plot point: | Child Abuse, Crime, Dysfunctional Family, Faulty Memory, Musicians, Sex Crimes |
| Subgenre: | Life Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Austria, Germany, France |
| Languages: | German |
Leading
| Lea Seydoux |
Supporting
| Laurence Rupp | Philip | |
| Jella Haase | ||
| Malo Blanchet | ||
| Anton Rubtsov | ||
| Nils Strunk | ||
| Patrycia Ziółkowska | ||
| Sylvester Groth | ||
| Regina Fritsch | ||
| Rainer Doppler |
Production and Technical Credits
| Marie Kreutzer | Director | |
| Marie Kreutzer | Screenwriter | |
| Alexander Gehr | Producer | |
| Johanna Scherz | Producer | |
| Andrea Scarso | Executive Producer | |
| Fionnuala Jamison | Executive Producer | |
| Kristina Borjeson | Executive Producer | |
| Michele Marshall | Executive Producer | |
| Naomi Despres | Executive Producer | |
| Nathanael Karmitz | Executive Producer | |
| Timo Argillander | Executive Producer | |
| Judith Kaufmann | Cinematographer | |
| Ulrike Kofler | Editor | |
| Camille* | Composer | |
| Myrna Woolf | Production Designer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.