Unlucky Monkey (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1998, Unlucky Monkey is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by SABU, running about 106 minutes. “He got away with the cash. they got away with murder. but none of them had much luck.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dark and strange comedy about a bank robber with bad luck. Bungling a bank robbery turns out to be a profitable mistake for Yamazaki, an amateur crook who ends up with 80 million yen after a string of improbable accidents. But having so much cash doesn't make his life is any easier. In fact, it gets much more complicated when Yamazaki stabs a hairdresser by mistake and instantly becomes a hunted fugitive. He's just one unlucky monkey but can he turn his luck around?
Who’s in it. Unlucky Monkey stars Shinichi Tsutsumi as Yamazaki, Hiroshi Shimizu, Hiroshi Shimizu and Akira Yamamoto as Matsui, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Unlucky Monkey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unlucky Monkey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unlucky Monkey tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unlucky Monkey (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Unlucky Monkey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Unlucky Monkey worth watching?
- Unlucky Monkey holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Unlucky Monkey?
- Unlucky Monkey stars Shinichi Tsutsumi, Hiroshi Shimizu, Hiroshi Shimizu, Akira Yamamoto and Ikko Suzuki.
- When was Unlucky Monkey released?
- Unlucky Monkey was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.