B. Monkey (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1998, B. Monkey is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Michael Radford, running about 94 minutes. “Trouble never looked so good.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When wistful introvert Alan Furnace meets quick-witted bombshell Beatrice, he has no idea of her secret life as "B. Monkey" -- the top thief-for-hire in London's criminal underworld. Charmed by Furnace's innocent and chivalrous ways, Beatrice resolves to reform. But to cash in on her first chance at real love, she must escape her former partner in crime, the ruthless Paul Neville -- and a dark past that seems to haunt her every step.
Who’s in it. B. Monkey stars Asia Argento as Beatrice, Jared Harris as Alan Furnace, Rupert Everett as Paul Neville and Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Bruno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, B. Monkey 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 B. Monkey page.
If you liked it. Fans of B. Monkey tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch B. Monkey (1998)?
- In US, B. Monkey 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 B. Monkey worth watching?
- B. Monkey holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in B. Monkey?
- B. Monkey stars Asia Argento, Jared Harris, Rupert Everett, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Julie T. Wallace.
- When was B. Monkey released?
- B. Monkey was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.