Following the breakout success of Longlegs, acclaimed writer and director Oz Perkins is back with another chilling horror adaptation, this time inspired by Stephen King's work. The Monkey stars Theo James as twin brothers haunted by a sinister cymbal-smacking monkey toy. The film also features standout performances from Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Adam Scott, all entangled in the eerie tale of the haunted monkey.
In his review for IGN, critic Tom Jorgenson praises The Monkey as "one of the best horror-comedies (and Stephen King adaptations) in recent memory, exploding off the screen with both gory kills and big laughs." It seems like this film is set to deliver a perfect blend of horror and humor.
If you're eager to see The Monkey in theaters or curious about its streaming availability, here are all the details you need.
How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date
The Monkey premiered in theaters on February 21. You can find showtimes near you at major theater chains such as:
- Fandango
- AMC Theaters
- Cinemark Theaters
- Regal Theaters
The Monkey Streaming Release Date
The Monkey will eventually be available to stream on Hulu, thanks to a distribution agreement with Neon. Unlike the recent trend of movies heading straight to streaming, Neon's independent films take a bit longer to make their way to the service. For instance, Oz Perkins' previous film, Longlegs, hit theaters on July 12, 2024, and didn't appear on Hulu until February 14, 2025—about seven months later.
While you may have to wait several months for The Monkey to become available on Hulu, you can likely rent or buy it through digital marketplaces like Prime Video by early May.
What Is The Monkey About?
Skeleton Crew: Stories
The Monkey is based on Stephen King’s short story of the same name, first published in 1980 and later revised for the Skeleton Crew collection in 1985. The official synopsis reads:
When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree, forcing the estranged siblings to confront the cursed toy.
Does The Monkey Have a Post-Credits Scene?
While The Monkey doesn't technically have a post-credits scene, there's a "surprise" worth sticking around for. Be wary of spoilers, but you can delve deeper into the ending in IGN’s guide to The Monkey’s ending.
The Monkey Cast
The Monkey was written and directed by Oz Perkins. The film boasts an impressive cast including:
- Theo James as Hal and Bill Shelburn
- Christian Convery as young Hal and Bill
- Tatiana Maslany as Lois Shelburn
- Colin O'Brien as Petey
- Rohan Campbell as Ricky
- Sarah Levy as Ida
- Adam Scott as Capt. Petey Shelburn
- Elijah Wood as Ted Hammerman
- Osgood Perkins as Chip
- Danica Dreyer as Annie Wilkes
- Laura Mennell as Hal's ex-wife and Petey's mother
- Nicco Del Rio as Rookie Priest
The Monkey Rating and Runtime
The Monkey is rated R for strong bloody violent content, gore, language throughout, and some sexual references. The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.
