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Monkey on My Back

6.819571h 34mNRMovieDrama

The painfully true story of welterweight boxing champion Barney Ross is detailed in Monkey on My Back. Cameron Mitchell stars as Ross, whose meteoric ring career is interrupted when he joins the Marines at the outset of WWII. A highly…

DirectorAndré de Toth
WritersPaul Dudley·Anthony Veiller
ProducerEdward Small

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 2 other countries

Monkey on My Back isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in France, Spain. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by André de Toth

CMCameron Mitchell
Cameron Mitchell
Barney Ross
DFDianne Foster
Dianne Foster
Cathy Holland
PRPaul Richards
Paul Richards
Rico, Drug Pusher (as Paul E. Richards)
JAJack Albertson
Jack Albertson
Sam Pian
KGKathy Garver
Kathy Garver
Noreen
LGLisa Golm
Lisa Golm
Barney's Mother
BKBarry Kelley
Barry Kelley
Big Ralph
SBScotty Beckett
Scotty Beckett
Corpsman (uncredited)

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Monkey on My Back — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Monkey on My Back?

Monkey on My Back isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Spain and France. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Monkey on My Back on Netflix?

No, Monkey on My Back is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026.

Is Monkey on My Back on Amazon Prime Video?

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Monkey on My Back isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.