Following the tremendous success of his film *Longlegs*, writer/director Oz Perkins is back with another chilling horror adaptation from the mind of Stephen King. *The Monkey* stars Theo James as a pair of twins who find themselves haunted by a sinister cymbal-smacking monkey toy. Joining the cast are Tatiana Maslany from *Orphan Black*, Elijah Wood known for *Lord of the Rings* and *Yellowjackets*, and Adam Scott from *Severance*, all entangled in the eerie saga of the cursed toy.
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 sounds like a perfect blend of horror and comedy for fans of the genre.
If you're eager to catch *The Monkey* in theaters or curious about its streaming release, here’s all 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 by visiting the following links:
- Fandango
- AMC Theaters
- Cinemark Theaters
- Regal Theaters
The Monkey Streaming Release Date
The Monkey will be available for streaming on Hulu, thanks to Neon's distribution agreement with the platform. Unlike the trend of movies going straight to streaming, Neon's independent films typically take longer to reach the service. For example, Oz Perkins' previous film, *Longlegs*, was released in theaters on July 12, 2024, and didn't appear on Hulu until February 14, 2025, roughly seven months later.
While you may need to wait several months for *The Monkey* to hit Hulu, you can expect it to be available for rent or purchase on digital platforms like Prime Video by early May.
What Is The Monkey About?
Skeleton Crew: Stories
Featuring the short story “The Monkey," the novella *The Mist*, and many more haunting tales. See it at Amazon.
*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. Here’s the official synopsis:
When twin brothers discover a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths begins to tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey reignites its deadly spree, forcing the estranged siblings to confront the cursed toy.
Does The Monkey Have a Post-Credits Scene?
While *The Monkey* doesn't feature a traditional post-credits scene, there's a "surprise" that's worth sticking around for. Be cautious of spoilers, but you can delve deeper into this 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 due to strong bloody violent content, gore, pervasive language, and some sexual references. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.
