The Jolly Monkey (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2025, The Jolly Monkey is a horror, thriller and mystery film directed by Ryan Ebert, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. 40 years ago, families disappeared near the isolated Jolly Monkey motel. Today, the family of the owners return to discuss what to do with the place. One by one they are killed by a someone dressed as the motel's mascot and need to escape.
Who’s in it. The Jolly Monkey stars Dominic Keating as Steve Blythe, Jane Hajduk as Deb Blythe, Courtney Fulk as Jenny Blythe and Neirin Winter as Marshall Blythe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Jolly Monkey has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The Jolly Monkey page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jolly Monkey tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jolly Monkey (2025)?
- In US, The Jolly 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 The Jolly Monkey worth watching?
- The Jolly Monkey holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Jolly Monkey?
- The Jolly Monkey stars Dominic Keating, Jane Hajduk, Courtney Fulk, Neirin Winter and Lisa Cole.
- When was The Jolly Monkey released?
- The Jolly Monkey was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.