Stone Monkey (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1986, Stone Monkey is a documentary film, running about 25 minutes. “Portrait of a rock climber” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dynamic movement is the theme of this exciting portrayal of one of Britain's best young climbers. From anarchic schoolboy to internationally-renowned climber, the film covers aspects of Johnny Dawes' life in a mixture of semi-surreal images, documentary-style voice overs and carefully selected cool tunes. The film epitomises what makes him unique and documents some of Johnny's unrepeated routes on the Derbyshire gritstone edges and the spectacular Quarryman Groove in Wales.
Who’s in it. Stone Monkey stars Johnny Dawes.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Stone Monkey has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stone Monkey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stone Monkey tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stone Monkey (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stone Monkey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stone Monkey worth watching?
- Stone Monkey holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stone Monkey?
- Stone Monkey stars Johnny Dawes.
- When was Stone Monkey released?
- Stone Monkey was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.