Monkey Business (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1952, Monkey Business is a comedy and romance film directed by Howard Hawks, running about 97 minutes. “It's some fun!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Research chemist Barnaby Fulton works on a fountain of youth pill for a chemical company. One of the labs chimps gets loose in the laboratory and mixes chemicals, but then pours the mix into the water cooler. When trying one of his own samples, washed down with water from the cooler, Fulton begins to act just like a twenty-year-old and believes his potion is working. Soon his wife and boss are also behaving like children.
Who’s in it. Monkey Business stars Cary Grant as Barnaby Fulton, Ginger Rogers as Edwina Fulton, Charles Coburn as Oliver Oxley and Marilyn Monroe as Lois Laurel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Monkey Business has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and 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 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 (1952)?
- In US, Monkey Business is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 Monkey Business worth watching?
- Monkey Business holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monkey Business?
- Monkey Business stars Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers, Charles Coburn, Marilyn Monroe and Hugh Marlowe.
- When was Monkey Business released?
- Monkey Business was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.