The Monkey's Uncle (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1965, The Monkey's Uncle is a comedy, family and science fiction film directed by Robert Stevenson, running about 87 minutes. “More fun than a barrel of teenagers!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. College whiz-kid Merlin Jones concocts a method for teaching advanced information to a chimpanzee, then creates a flying machine of his own design, ultimately raising havoc on the campus.
Who’s in it. The Monkey's Uncle stars Tommy Kirk as Merlin Jones, Annette Funicello as Jennifer, Leon Ames as Judge Holmsby and Arthur O'Connell as Darius Green III, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Monkey's Uncle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Monkey's Uncle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Monkey's Uncle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Monkey's Uncle (1965)?
- In US, The Monkey's Uncle 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 The Monkey's Uncle worth watching?
- The Monkey's Uncle holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Monkey's Uncle?
- The Monkey's Uncle stars Tommy Kirk, Annette Funicello, Leon Ames, Arthur O'Connell and Frank Faylen.
- When was The Monkey's Uncle released?
- The Monkey's Uncle was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.