The Monkey (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2023, The Monkey is a drama film directed by Itziar Leemans, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. June finds her first summer job: taking care of Constance, a sensitive little girl who suffers from a lack of affection. The child soon learns to trust her and June gets her hopes up thinking that maybe she can be her nanny for the whole year. But just as her bond with the child grows stronger, she discovers how harsh class differences can be and what rejection can feel like.
Who’s in it. The Monkey stars Ainara Leemans as June, Anaïs Villiot Chantelauze as Constance, Sarah Chantelauze as Elisabeth and Maite Amestoy as Grandmother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Monkey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Monkey page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Monkey tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Monkey (2023)?
- In US, The Monkey is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Monkey worth watching?
- The Monkey holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Monkey?
- The Monkey stars Ainara Leemans, Anaïs Villiot Chantelauze, Sarah Chantelauze, Maite Amestoy and Lea Campistron.
- When was The Monkey released?
- The Monkey was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.