Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024)

Kernel Score: 84% · 483 ratings

Genres: Drama, Crime

First aired: 2024-09-19

Seasons: 1 · 9 episodes

Where to watch Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

The story of the Menéndez brothers, who were convicted in 1996 of murdering their parents José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menéndez.

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is a TV-MA true-crime drama about parricide and an abusive family.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Centers on the real-life murder of the brothers' parents, including disturbing family abuse themes.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Javier Bardem as José Menendez
  • Chloë Sevigny as Mary Louise 'Kitty' Menendez
  • Cooper Koch as Erik Menendez
  • Nicholas Alexander Chavez as Lyle Menendez

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story FAQ

Is Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story good?

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 483 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story?

In the US you can stream Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story on Netflix.

Is Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story OK for kids?

Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is a TV-MA true-crime drama about parricide and an abusive family.

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