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Monkey Business

1931Movie1 h 17 minNR

Comedy
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic745.4Rotten Tomatoes90%84%

A fast-paced, thrilling comedy movie about crime.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for warmth, big ideas or tears.

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Story

Laughing days are here again!

Four stowaways get mixed up with gangsters while running riot on an ocean liner.

Feels like

  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Stowaways
  • Gangsters
  • Classic Comedy
  • Physical Humor
  • Nautical Setting
  • Fast-Paced
  • Absurdist

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Norman Z. McLeod
Written by
S.J. Perelman, Will B. Johnstone
Produced by
Herman J. Mankiewicz

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Facts

September 19, 1931 · 1 h 17 min · NR

Released
September 19, 1931
Runtime
1 h 17 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

The Family for the Whole Family, Strongly Worded Letter, Juggling Loaded Guns +9

  • The Family for the Whole Family
  • Strongly Worded Letter
  • Juggling Loaded Guns
  • The Singing Mute
  • Deliberately Distressed Damsel
  • Cargo Concealment Caper
  • Black-and-Gray Morality
  • Closet Shuffle
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • Tough Room
  • Point That Somewhere Else
  • Invisible Celebrity Guest

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Monkey Business?"

Questions about Monkey Business

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Monkey Business?

YouTube TV

In the United States, Monkey Business streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Monkey Business worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 74). Critics rate it higher (82 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is Monkey Business okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Monkey Business make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Monkey Business?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Monkey Business use?

The Family for the Whole FamilyStrongly Worded LetterJuggling Loaded GunsThe Singing MuteDeliberately Distressed DamselCargo Concealment CaperBlack-and-Gray MoralityCloset ShuffleWhat Happened to the Mouse?Tough RoomPoint That Somewhere ElseInvisible Celebrity Guestand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including The Family for the Whole Family, Strongly Worded Letter, and Juggling Loaded Guns.