Monkey Business (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1998, Monkey Business is a comedy, crime and adventure film directed by Paulette Victor-Lifton, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Two ex-cons try to frame the good-guy detective who sent them to jail. However, a group of kids decides to shut the gangsters' operations down with the help of some friends from the animal kingdom.
Who’s in it. Monkey Business stars Kathren Laurents as Marla, Kevin Cabriales as Rico, Brenden Richard Jefferson as Timothy and Shia LaBeouf as Wyatt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Monkey Business has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monkey Business page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monkey Business tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monkey Business (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Monkey Business change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Monkey Business worth watching?
- Monkey Business holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monkey Business?
- Monkey Business stars Kathren Laurents, Kevin Cabriales, Brenden Richard Jefferson, Shia LaBeouf and Jay Thomas.
- When was Monkey Business released?
- Monkey Business was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.