Gibby (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2016, Gibby is a family film directed by Phil Gorn, running about 87 minutes. “Add a little monkey to your life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young teenage girl, Katie, can not snap out of her depression after losing her mother. Katie has lost interest in school, her friends, and gymnastics. All that changes in the summer when she is asked to monkeysit Gibby, her science teacher's Capuchin monkey. Taking care of the monkey changes her life in a big way. Gibby's happy-go-lucky personality renews Katie's zest for life. Gibby helps her with gymnastics, renewing friendships (including finding a potential boyfriend) and overcoming her nemesis, a mean girl who is out to beat Katie at everything.
Who’s in it. Gibby stars Shannon Elizabeth as Ms. Martin, Peyton Meyer as Tommy, Shelby Lyon as Katie and Ysa Penarejo as Alicia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Gibby has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gibby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gibby tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gibby (2016)?
- In US, Gibby is available to stream on UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gibby worth watching?
- Gibby holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gibby?
- Gibby stars Shannon Elizabeth, Peyton Meyer, Shelby Lyon, Ysa Penarejo and Sean Patrick Flanery.
- When was Gibby released?
- Gibby was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.