Following the smashing success of "Longlegs," acclaimed writer/director Oz Perkins is back with another chilling adaptation from Stephen King's repertoire. "The Monkey" stars Theo James as twin brothers haunted by a sinister cymbal-smacking monkey toy. The film also features standout performances from Tatiana Maslany ("Orphan Black"), Elijah Wood ("Lord of the Rings," "Yellowjackets"), and Adam Scott ("Severance"), who are all entangled in the eerie monkey mystery.
In his review for IGN, critic Tom Jorgenson hails "The Monkey" as "one of the best horror-comedies (and Stephen King adaptations) in recent memory, bursting off the screen with both gory kills and big laughs." This sounds like a perfect blend of horror and comedy for fans of the genre.
If you're eager to see "The Monkey" in theaters or curious about its streaming release, here's all the information you need.
How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date
The Monkey hit theaters on February 21. To find showtimes near you, visit the following links:
- Fandango
- AMC Theaters
- Cinemark Theaters
- Regal Theaters
The Monkey Streaming Release Date
The Monkey will eventually be available to stream on Hulu, thanks to Neon's distribution deal with the platform. Unlike movies that go straight to streaming, Neon's theatrical releases take some time to appear online. For instance, Oz Perkins' previous film, "Longlegs," which premiered in theaters on July 12, 2024, didn't become available on Hulu until February 14, 2025, roughly seven months later.
While you may need to wait a few months for "The Monkey" to hit Hulu, you should be able to rent or buy it through digital marketplaces like Prime Video by early May.
What Is The Monkey About?
Adapted from Stephen King's short story of the same name, first published in 1980 and later revised for the "Skeleton Crew" collection in 1985, "The Monkey" tells the tale of twin brothers who stumble upon a mysterious wind-up monkey. Their discovery triggers a series of bizarre deaths that shatter their family. Decades later, the monkey resumes its deadly antics, compelling the now-estranged siblings to face the cursed toy once more.
Does The Monkey Have a Post-Credits Scene?
While "The Monkey" doesn't have a traditional post-credits scene, there's a "surprise" worth sticking around for. Be wary of spoilers, but you can delve deeper into this in IGN's guide to The Monkey's ending.
The Monkey Cast
Written and directed by Oz Perkins, "The Monkey" boasts a talented ensemble:
- Theo James as Hal and Bill Shelburn
- Christian Convery as young Hal and Bill
- Tatiana Maslany as Lois Shelburn
- Colin O'Brien as Petey
- Rohan Campbell as Ricky
- Sarah Levy as Ida
- Adam Scott as Capt. Petey Shelburn
- Elijah Wood as Ted Hammerman
- Osgood Perkins as Chip
- Danica Dreyer as Annie Wilkes
- Laura Mennell as Hal's ex-wife and Petey's mother
- Nicco Del Rio as Rookie Priest
The Monkey Rating and Runtime
The Monkey is Rated R for its intense bloody violent content, gore, language throughout, and some sexual references. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.
