Monkeybone (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2001, Monkeybone is an action, comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Henry Selick, running about 93 minutes. “If it yells, if it swings, it's got to be Monkeybone!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a car crash sends repressed cartoonist Stu into a coma, he and the mischievous Monkeybone, his hilarious alter-ego, wake up in a wacked-out waystation for lost souls. When Monkeybone takes over Stu's body and escapes to wreak havoc on the real world, Stu has to find a way to stop him before his sister pulls the plug on reality forever!
Who’s in it. Monkeybone stars Brendan Fraser as Stu Miley, Bridget Fonda as Dr. Julie McElroy, John Turturro as Monkeybone (voice) and Chris Kattan as Organ Donor Stu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Monkeybone has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $5.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monkeybone page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monkeybone tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monkeybone (2001)?
- In US, Monkeybone is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Monkeybone worth watching?
- Monkeybone holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monkeybone?
- Monkeybone stars Brendan Fraser, Bridget Fonda, John Turturro, Chris Kattan and Giancarlo Esposito.
- When was Monkeybone released?
- Monkeybone was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.