Spanking the Monkey
1994, English. Directed by David O. Russell.
A gripping comedy about letting go.
Bright young student Raymond Aibelli is forced to sidetrack an important medical internship because his mother, Susan, is recovering from a broken leg. When he isn't tasked with the most mundane aspects of Susan's recuperation, Raymond finds distraction in a neighborhood girl, Toni Peck. But, as Susan begins relying on her son for both physical and emotional needs, Raymond starts developing disturbing and unwanted new yearnings.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 15 January 1994
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David O. Russell
- Budget
- $200K
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Spanking the Monkey: quick answers
Is Spanking the Monkey worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 88 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Spanking the Monkey?
Spanking the Monkey runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does Spanking the Monkey have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Spanking the Monkey on?
Spanking the Monkey isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 January 1994. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Spanking the Monkey?
If you liked Spanking the Monkey, try Me and You and Everyone We Know, Happiness, Welcome to the Dollhouse.
Who directed Spanking the Monkey?
Spanking the Monkey (1994) was directed by David O. Russell and stars Jeremy Davies, Alberta Watson, Benjamin Hendrickson.