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Colossal Streams on Netflix: Hathaway's Monster Metaphor for Addiction

2/11/2026

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Colossal is now streaming on Netflix after its 2017 release.
Anne Hathaway (actress) stars as Gloria, an alcoholic whose actions manifest a giant monster in Seoul.
The film received strong critical reception, with an 82% Rotten Tomatoes rating, but earned $4.5 million at the box office against a $15 million budget.
Hathaway hopes Colossal will find its audience now as it explores addiction and personal struggle.

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Story summary

Colossal is now streaming on Netflix after its 2017 release.
Anne Hathaway (actress) stars as Gloria, an alcoholic whose actions manifest a giant monster in Seoul.
The film received strong critical reception, with an 82% Rotten Tomatoes rating, but earned $4.5 million at the box office against a $15 million budget.
Hathaway hopes Colossal will find its audience now as it explores addiction and personal struggle.