Monkey Business (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1931, Monkey Business is a comedy and music film directed by Norman Z. McLeod, running about 77 minutes. “Laughing days are here again!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Four stowaways get mixed up with gangsters while running riot on an ocean liner.
Who’s in it. Monkey Business stars Groucho Marx as Groucho, Harpo Marx as Harpo, Chico Marx as Chico and Zeppo Marx as Zeppo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Monkey Business has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 (1931)?
- In US, Monkey Business is available to 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 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Monkey Business?
- Monkey Business stars Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx and Rockliffe Fellowes.
- When was Monkey Business released?
- Monkey Business was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.