Bye Bye Monkey (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1978, Bye Bye Monkey is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Marco Ferreri, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. In metahistorical New York city electrotechnician Lafayette deals with a megalomaniac director of a wax museum of ancient Rome, an italian lonely anarchist, a group of feminist actresses - including Angelica who falls in love with him - and a small adopted chimpanzee.
Who’s in it. Bye Bye Monkey stars Gérard Depardieu as Gérard Lafayette, Marcello Mastroianni as Luigi Nocello, James Coco as Andreas Flaxman and Abigail Clayton as Angelica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Bye Bye Monkey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bye Bye Monkey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bye Bye Monkey tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bye Bye Monkey (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bye Bye Monkey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bye Bye Monkey worth watching?
- Bye Bye Monkey holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bye Bye Monkey?
- Bye Bye Monkey stars Gérard Depardieu, Marcello Mastroianni, James Coco, Abigail Clayton and Geraldine Fitzgerald.
- When was Bye Bye Monkey released?
- Bye Bye Monkey was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.