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Monkey Grip

1982Movie1 h 39 min

Drama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–50%
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–50%

Summary

Nora is a single mother who wants to live the life of an artist, as do her friends -- a group of Melbourne writers, actors and musicians. But when she's drawn into a passionate affair with a heroin addict, Nora struggles to maintain control of her life.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Ken Cameron
Written by
Helen Garner, Ken Cameron
Produced by
Patricia Lovell
Music by
Bruce Smeaton

Everyone

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Facts

June 17, 1982 · 1 h 39 min · Drug Use, Sexual Content

Released
June 17, 1982
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Content
Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
5 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Monkey Grip?"

Questions about Monkey Grip

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Where can I stream Monkey Grip?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Monkey Grip worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Monkey Grip good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Monkey Grip plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.