The Monkey (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film
Released in 2021, The Monkey is a drama and animation film directed by Lorenzo Degl'Innocenti, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1588, a castaway from the Spanish Armada, sent from Portugal by Philip II of Spain to conquer England, is captured on an Irish beach. There he is tried, declared guilty and hanged to death. All of this would be reasonable according to the laws of war and hatred among humans. The problem is the prisoner is a monkey.
Who’s in it. The Monkey stars Colm Meaney as MacDonell, Alex Brendemühl as Danton, Eduardo Araujo de Barros as Sailor and Dominic Abbott as Villager, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Monkey page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Monkey tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Monkey (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Monkey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Monkey?
- The Monkey stars Colm Meaney, Alex Brendemühl, Eduardo Araujo de Barros, Dominic Abbott and Jim Trainor.
- When was The Monkey released?
- The Monkey was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.