Spanking the Monkey (1994): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1994 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1994, Spanking the Monkey is a komödie and drama film directed by David O. Russell, running about 106 minutes. “A gripping comedy about letting go.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bright young student Raymond Aibelli is forced to sidetrack an important medical internship because his mother, Susan, is recovering from a broken leg. When he isn't tasked with the most mundane aspects of Susan's recuperation, Raymond finds distraction in a neighborhood girl, Toni Peck. But, as Susan begins relying on her son for both physical and emotional needs, Raymond starts developing disturbing and unwanted new yearnings.
Who’s in it. Spanking the Monkey stars Jeremy Davies as Ray Aibelli, Bill Ratner, Benjamin Hendrickson as Tom Aibelli and Alberta Watson as Susan Aibelli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Spanking the Monkey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spanking the Monkey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spanking the Monkey tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Spanking the Monkey (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spanking the Monkey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spanking the Monkey worth watching?
- Spanking the Monkey holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spanking the Monkey?
- Spanking the Monkey stars Jeremy Davies, Bill Ratner, Benjamin Hendrickson, Alberta Watson and Carla Gallo.
- When was Spanking the Monkey released?
- Spanking the Monkey was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.