A Monkey's Tale

1999·Movie
1h 20min
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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A Monkey's Tale fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Scare6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Some absurdist humor and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Dark Humor5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Kom is from a tribe of monkeys who live in a canopy. He rejects elders' authority as well as the superstition that the lower world would be inhabited by demons. But he accidentally falls from the trees…
Animated FantasyMonkey KingdomTribal SocietyComing-of-AgeSuperstition vs. ReasonMythical WorldFrench AnimationAdventureIntrigue

Crew

Directed by:
Henri Heidsieck, Jean-François Laguionie
Written by:
Italo Calvino, Norman Hudis, Jean-François Laguionie
Produced by:
Philippe Alessandri, Jean-François Laguionie, Patrick Moine
Composed by:
Alexandre Desplat, Norman Hudis, Nigel Holland

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about A Monkey's Tale

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Where can I stream A Monkey's Tale legally?

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Is A Monkey's Tale worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is A Monkey's Tale?

1 h 20 min

A Monkey's Tale runs 1 h 20 min.

What language is A Monkey's Tale in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in Hungary, France, United Kingdom, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch A Monkey's Tale?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Monkey's Tale in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Monkey's Tale use?

Comically Missing the PointSurrounded by IdiotsLarge HamWorthy OpponentVillain SongEvil ChancellorUncertain DoomHarmless VillainRoyals Who Actually Do SomethingPrincesses RuleAx-CrazyImprobably Quick Coma Recoveryand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for A Monkey's Tale, including Comically Missing the Point, Surrounded by Idiots, Large Ham.

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