Monkey Shines
1988, English. Directed by George A. Romero.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 380 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- George A. RomeroDirector
- Jason BegheAllan Mann
- John PankowGeoffrey Fisher
- Kate McNeilMelanie Parker
- Joyce Van PattenDorothy Mann
- Christine ForrestMaryanne Hodges
- Stephen RootDean Burbage
- Stanley TucciDr. John Wiseman
- Tom QuinnCharlie Cunningham
- Janine TurnerLinda Aikman
- William NewmanDoc Williams
- Tudi WigginsEsther Fry
- Patricia TallmanParty Guest
Details
- Released
- 29 July 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George A. Romero
- Budget
- $7M
- Box office
- $5.3M
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Monkey Shines: quick answers
Is Monkey Shines worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 380 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Monkey Shines?
Monkey Shines runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does Monkey Shines have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Monkey Shines. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Monkey Shines suitable for kids?
Monkey Shines is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Monkey Shines?
If you liked Monkey Shines, try Primal Rage, Brain Dead, Splice.
Who directed Monkey Shines?
Monkey Shines (1988) was directed by George A. Romero and stars Jason Beghe, John Pankow, Kate McNeil.