The Fifth Monkey (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1990, The Fifth Monkey is a drama film directed by Éric Rochat, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. When Cunda, a man living deep in the Brazilian rainforest, is bitten by a snake, he has a hallucination of four chimpanzees. Once he recovers, he is shocked to find the four chimpanzees waiting for him at home, and, believing them to be special, decides to take them to the city in order to sell them.
Who’s in it. The Fifth Monkey stars Ben Kingsley as Cunda, Vera Fischer as Mrs. Watts, Katia Bronstein as Mrs. Tramp and Tania Boscoli as Widow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Fifth Monkey sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fifth Monkey page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fifth Monkey tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fifth Monkey (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fifth Monkey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fifth Monkey worth watching?
- The Fifth Monkey holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Fifth Monkey?
- The Fifth Monkey stars Ben Kingsley, Vera Fischer, Katia Bronstein, Tania Boscoli and Milton Gonçalves.
- When was The Fifth Monkey released?
- The Fifth Monkey was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.