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Monkey Trouble

1994Movie1 h 36 minPG

ComedyFamily
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes58%40%

A heartwarming, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for tears, big ideas or scares.

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Story

Eva's new friend has big eyes, hairy feet, and very sticky fingers.

Dodger, a criminal monkey, belongs to a crooked street performer but escapes his life of crime only to end up in the arms of Eva, an innocent little girl whose mother has no idea that her daughter is harboring a fugitive.

Feels like

  • Family-Friendly Comedy
  • Animal Mischief
  • Lighthearted Adventure
  • Kid-Centric
  • 90s Nostalgia
  • Responsible Pet Ownership
  • Hide-and-Seek Plot
  • Sweet & Charming
  • Mild Crime Elements

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Franco Amurri
Written by
Franco Amurri, Stu Krieger
Produced by
Mimi Polk Gitlin, Heide Rufus Isaacs
Music by
Mark Mancina

Everyone

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Facts

March 18, 1994 · 1 h 36 min · PG

Released
March 18, 1994
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$16 million
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

Signs of Disrepair, Brick Joke, Dedication +9

  • Signs of Disrepair
  • Brick Joke
  • Dedication
  • Lampshade Hanging
  • Actor Allusion
  • The Alcoholic
  • Trust Me, I’m a Doctor
  • Shout-Out
  • Tomboy
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • Sticky Fingers
  • Wicked Stepfather

12 of 23 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Monkey Trouble

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Monkey Trouble?

The RokuHooplaPlexTubi TVHowdy

In the United States, Monkey Trouble streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Monkey Trouble worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 58%). Critics rate it higher (58 out of 100) than audiences (47).

Is Monkey Trouble okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Monkey Trouble make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Monkey Trouble?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Monkey Trouble use?

Signs of DisrepairBrick JokeDedicationLampshade HangingActor AllusionThe AlcoholicTrust Me, I’m a DoctorShout-OutTomboyWould Hurt a ChildSticky FingersWicked Stepfatherand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Signs of Disrepair, Brick Joke, and Dedication.