How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

Following the success of "Longlegs," acclaimed writer and director Oz Perkins delves back into the chilling world of Stephen King with "The Monkey." This horror adaptation stars Theo James, who plays twin brothers tormented by a menacing cymbal-playing monkey toy. The film also features a stellar cast including Tatiana Maslany of "Orphan Black," Elijah Wood known from "Lord of the Rings" and "Yellowjackets," and Adam Scott from "Severance," all entangled in the eerie antics of the 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," marking it as a must-watch horror comedy.

If you're eager to see "The Monkey" on the big screen or curious about its streaming availability, here's what you need to know:

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 popular 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 deal between Neon and Hulu, which secures streaming rights for Neon's theatrical releases. Unlike the recent trend of movies going straight to streaming, Neon's independent films, such as Oz Perkins' previous work "Longlegs," take about seven months to reach Hulu. "Longlegs" hit theaters on July 12, 2024, and became available on Hulu on February 14, 2025.

While "The Monkey" might not be on Hulu until several months after its theatrical run, you can expect it to be available for rent or purchase on digital platforms like Prime Video around early May.

What Is The Monkey About?

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"The Monkey" is adapted from Stephen King's short story of the same name, first published in 1980 and later revised for the "Skeleton Crew" collection in 1985. The movie's official synopsis reads:

When twin brothers discover a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tears their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey embarks on a new killing spree, compelling the estranged siblings to confront the cursed toy.

Does The Monkey Have a Post-Credits Scene?

While "The Monkey" does not feature a traditional post-credits scene, there's a "surprise" that's worth sticking around for. For those who want to avoid spoilers, you can find more details 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:

• 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 due to its strong bloody violent content, gore, pervasive language, and some sexual references. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.