Monkey Business
1952, English. Directed by Howard Hawks.
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Research chemist Barnaby Fulton works on a fountain of youth pill for a chemical company. One of the labs chimps gets loose in the laboratory and mixes chemicals, but then pours the mix into the water cooler. When trying one of his own samples, washed down with water from the cooler, Fulton begins to act just like a twenty-year-old and believes his potion is working. Soon his wife and boss are also behaving like children.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 311 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Monkey Business
Monkey Business isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Howard HawksDirector
- Cary GrantBarnaby Fulton
- Ginger RogersEdwina Fulton
- Charles CoburnOliver Oxley
- Marilyn MonroeLois Laurel
- Hugh MarloweHank Entwhistle
- Henri LetondalJerome Kitzel
- Robert CornthwaiteDr. Zoldeck
- Larry KeatingGJ Culverly
- Douglas SpencerDr. Brunner
- Esther DaleMrs. Rhinelander
- George WinslowLittle Indian
- Marjorie HollidayOxley Receptionist (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 3 September 1952
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Lederer, Ben Hecht, I. A. L. Diamond
- Box office
- $2M
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Monkey Business: quick answers
Is Monkey Business worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 311 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Monkey Business?
Monkey Business runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Monkey Business have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Monkey Business. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Monkey Business parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Monkey Business yet.
Which OTT platform is Monkey Business on?
Monkey Business isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Monkey Business?
If you liked Monkey Business, try Plankton: The Movie, Real Men, Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe.
Who directed Monkey Business?
Monkey Business (1952) was directed by Howard Hawks and stars Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers, Charles Coburn.