Monkey Trouble (1994): cast, story & where to watch

1994 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1994, Monkey Trouble is a comedy and family film directed by Franco Amurri, running about 96 minutes. “Eva's new friend has big eyes, hairy feet, and very sticky fingers.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Dodger, a criminal monkey, belongs to a crooked street performer but escapes his life of crime only to end up in the arms of Eva, an innocent little girl whose mother has no idea that her daughter is harboring a fugitive.

Who’s in it. Monkey Trouble stars Thora Birch as Eva, Harvey Keitel as Azro, Mimi Rogers as Amy and Christopher McDonald as Tom, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Monkey Trouble has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monkey Trouble page.

If you liked it. Fans of Monkey Trouble tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Monkey Trouble (1994)?
In US, Monkey Trouble is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Monkey Trouble worth watching?
Monkey Trouble holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Monkey Trouble?
Monkey Trouble stars Thora Birch, Harvey Keitel, Mimi Rogers, Christopher McDonald and Robert Miranda.
When was Monkey Trouble released?
Monkey Trouble was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.