The Monkey Hustle (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1976, The Monkey Hustle is an action film directed by Arthur Marks, running about 90 minutes. “Live the scam. Work the sham.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A new highway threatens a Chicago neighborhood, so to protest the residents throw a block party.
Who’s in it. The Monkey Hustle stars Yaphet Kotto as Daddy Foxx, Rudy Ray Moore as Goldie, Kirk Calloway as Baby 'D and Donn C. Harper as Tiny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Monkey Hustle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Monkey Hustle page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Monkey Hustle tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Monkey Hustle (1976)?
- In US, The Monkey Hustle is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Monkey Hustle worth watching?
- The Monkey Hustle holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Monkey Hustle?
- The Monkey Hustle stars Yaphet Kotto, Rudy Ray Moore, Kirk Calloway, Donn C. Harper and Thomas Carter.
- When was The Monkey Hustle released?
- The Monkey Hustle was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.