Following the acclaimed success of *Longlegs*, writer/director Oz Perkins is back with another chilling adaptation from Stephen King's vast collection of horror stories. *The Monkey* features Theo James portraying twin brothers tormented by a sinister, cymbal-clashing monkey toy. Joining the cast are Tatiana Maslany (known from *Orphan Black*), Elijah Wood (famous for *Lord of the Rings* and *Yellowjackets*), and Adam Scott (star of *Severance*), all entangled in the eerie saga of the monkey.
In his review for IGN, critic Tom Jorgenson praises *The Monkey* as "one of the best horror-comedies (and Stephen King adaptations) in recent memory, exploding off the screen with both gory kills and big laughs." This sounds like a perfect blend of horror and humor that fans of the genre will appreciate.
If you're eager to see *The Monkey* in theaters or curious about its streaming availability, here's all the information you need:
How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date
**The Monkey** hit theaters on February 21. You can find showtimes near you at major theater chains like Fandango, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and Regal Theaters.
The Monkey Streaming Release Date
**The Monkey** will eventually be available to stream on Hulu, thanks to a distribution deal with Neon. Unlike the recent trend of movies going straight to streaming, Neon's independent films typically take longer to reach the service. For instance, Oz Perkins' previous film, *Longlegs*, was released in theaters on July 12, 2024, and didn't become available on Hulu until February 14, 2025, roughly seven months later.
While you may need to wait several months for *The Monkey* to appear on Hulu, you can expect it to be available for rent or purchase on digital platforms like Prime Video by early May.
What Is The Monkey About?
Skeleton Crew: Stories
Featuring the short story "The Monkey," the novella *The Mist*, and many more haunting tales. See it at Amazon.
*The Monkey* is adapted from Stephen King's short story of the same name, first published in 1980 and later revised for the *Skeleton Crew* collection in 1985. The movie's official synopsis reads:
When twin brothers discover a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tears their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree, forcing the estranged siblings to confront the cursed toy.
Does The Monkey Have a Post-Credits Scene?
While *The Monkey* doesn't have a traditional post-credits scene, there is a "surprise" worth sticking around for. Be cautious of spoilers, but you can find more details in IGN's guide to The Monkey's ending.
The Monkey Cast
*The Monkey* was written and directed by Oz Perkins. The film boasts an impressive cast:
- **Theo James** as Hal and Bill Shelburn
- **Christian Convery** as young Hal and Bill
- **Tatiana Maslany** as Lois Shelburn
- **Colin O'Brien** as Petey
- **Rohan Campbell** as Ricky
- **Sarah Levy** as Ida
- **Adam Scott** as Capt. Petey Shelburn
- **Elijah Wood** as Ted Hammerman
- **Osgood Perkins** as Chip
- **Danica Dreyer** as Annie Wilkes
- **Laura Mennell** as Hal's ex-wife and Petey's mother
- **Nicco Del Rio** as Rookie Priest
The Monkey Rating and Runtime
*The Monkey* is rated R for strong bloody violent content, gore, language throughout, and some sexual references. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.
