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The Monkey's Uncle

1965Movie1 h 27 minG

ComedyFamily
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–39%
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes–39%

Summary

College whiz-kid Merlin Jones concocts a method for teaching advanced information to a chimpanzee, then creates a flying machine of his own design, ultimately raising havoc on the campus.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for tears, scares or brutality.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Robert Stevenson
Written by
Helen Slote Levitt, Alfred Lewis Levitt
Produced by
Ron Miller
Music by
Buddy Baker

Everyone

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Facts

August 18, 1965 · 1 h 27 min · G

Released
August 18, 1965
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Comedy, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Monkey's Uncle?"

Questions about The Monkey's Uncle

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Monkey's Uncle?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Monkey's Uncle from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Monkey's Uncle worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.9).

Is The Monkey's Uncle okay for kids?

G

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

Will The Monkey's Uncle make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch The Monkey's Uncle?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.