Monster in a Box_
"He Survived Swimming to Cambodia. Now the Adventure Continues."
Monologuist Spalding Gray talks about the great difficulties he experienced while attempting to write his first novel, a nearly 2,000-page autobiographical tome concerning the death of his mother. Among his many asides, Gray discusses his problems in dealing with the Hollywood film industry, recounts the trips he took around the world in order to avoid dealing with his writer's block and describes his ambivalence about acting as stage manager for a Broadway production of "Our Town."
Starring
Spalding Gray
Box Office
$311K
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Monster in a Box was released 34 years ago in 1992.
Overview
Monologuist Spalding Gray talks about the great difficulties he experienced while attempting to write his first novel, a nearly 2,000-page autobiographical t...
Monster in a Box is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 27m.
CAST (1)
BOX OFFICE
$311K
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
87 min (1h 27m)
Country
Rating
6.2/10 (12 votes)
Box Office
$311,245
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Monster in a Box about?
Monologuist Spalding Gray talks about the great difficulties he experienced while attempting to write his first novel, a nearly 2,000-page autobiographical tome concerning the death of his mother. Among his many asides, Gray discusses his problems in dealing with the Hollywood film industry, recounts the trips he took around the world in order to avoid dealing with his writer's block and describes his ambivalence about acting as stage manager for a Broadway production of "Our Town."
How long is Monster in a Box?
Monster in a Box has a runtime of 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Who stars in Monster in a Box?
The cast of Monster in a Box includes Spalding Gray.
How much did Monster in a Box make at the box office?
Monster in a Box earned $311,245 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Monster in a Box?
Monster in a Box has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 12 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy