Is Monkey Shines scary?

MyCinema has not rated Monkey Shines for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, science fiction, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Monkey Shines in the US?

Monkey Shines streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 4 more, is free on Fandango at Home Free and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Monkey Shines?

Monkey Shines runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Is Monkey Shines suitable for kids?

Monkey Shines is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19881h 53mHorror / Science Fiction / Drama / Thriller

Monkey Shines

Name: Monkey Shines
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1988-07-29
Duration: 113 min

Once there was a man whose prison was a chair. The man had a monkey, they made the strangest pair. The monkey ruled the man, it climbed inside his head. And now as fate would have it, one of them is dead.

A quadriplegic man is given a trained monkey help him with every day activities, until the little monkey begins to develop feelings, and rage, against its new master and those who get too close to him.

TMDB audience score

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Monkey Shines at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 53m

At 1h 53m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Science Fiction · Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under horror, science fiction, drama, and thriller.

US availability

7 subscriptions · 2 free · 3 to rent · 3 to buy

Included with 7 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 4 more. Free or ad-supported on Fandango at Home Free and Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 378 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Monkey Shines tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 53m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 4 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 378 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Monkey Shines

Is Monkey Shines scary?: MyCinema has not rated Monkey Shines for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, science fiction, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Monkey Shines in the US?: Monkey Shines streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 4 more, is free on Fandango at Home Free and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Monkey Shines?: Monkey Shines runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
Is Monkey Shines suitable for kids?: Monkey Shines is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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