Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1981, Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission is a drama and crime film directed by Burt Brinckerhoff, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Robert Blake's second (of three) "Joe Dancer" movies has the hard-boiled private investigator teaming up with a chimp named Gregor, his trainer (who also happens to be an expert thief), and an electronics genius of questionable repute to steal back a priceless vase looted from a family collection during World War II.
Who’s in it. Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission stars Robert Blake as Joe Dancer, John Fiedler as Jimmy Papadopulous, Sondra Blake as Charley and Pepe Serna as Vito, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission page.
If you liked it. Fans of Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission (1981)?
- In US, Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission worth watching?
- Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission?
- Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission stars Robert Blake, John Fiedler, Sondra Blake, Pepe Serna and Mitchell Ryan.
- When was Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission released?
- Joe Dancer II: The Monkey Mission was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.