Monkey on My Back poster
Where to stream

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

Where to watch

Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 1 other country

Monkey on My Back isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in 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)

More from Cameron Mitchell · Lead actor

Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
1984 · 7.5
Ironside
Ironside
1967 · 6.8
Bonanza
Bonanza
1959 · 7.5
Knight Rider
Knight Rider
1982 · 7.5
Fantasy Island
Fantasy Island
1978 · 6.5
Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
1966 · 7.6
Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
1976 · 6.7
Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
1968 · 7.2
Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
1980 · 7.3
Simon & Simon
Simon & Simon
1981 · 6.7
See all fromCameron Mitchell

More from Dianne Foster · Co-star actress

Perry Mason
Perry Mason
1957 · 7.7
The Fugitive
The Fugitive
1963 · 7.3
Bonanza
Bonanza
1959 · 7.5
Four Star Playhouse
Four Star Playhouse
1952 · 6.8
The Wild Wild West
The Wild Wild West
1965 · 7.5
Green Acres
Green Acres
1965 · 7.2
Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn
1958 · 6.6
My Three Sons
My Three Sons
1960 · 6.6
Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
1957 · 7.3
Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction
1963 · 5.9
See all fromDianne Foster

More from André de Toth · Director

Maverick
Maverick
1957 · 7.0
Hawaiian Eye
Hawaiian Eye
1959 · 5.6
Bronco
Bronco
1958 · 6.0
77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
1958 · 7.2
The Westerner
The Westerner
1960 · 7.0
House of Wax
House of Wax
1953 · 6.9
Play Dirty
Play Dirty
1969 · 6.3
The Indian Fighter
The Indian Fighter
1955 · 6.3
Jungle Book
Jungle Book
1942 · 6.4
Carson City
Carson City
1952 · 6.2
See all fromAndré de Toth

More like this

Eleanor the Great
Eleanor the Great
2025 · 6.9
The Truth About Emanuel
The Truth About Emanuel
2013 · 5.9
Battleground
Battleground
1949 · 6.7
Won't Back Down
Won't Back Down
2012 · 6.1
Rancho Notorious
Rancho Notorious
1952 · 6.5
Hungry Hearts
Hungry Hearts
2015 · 6.5
Jimmy P.
Jimmy P.
2013 · 6.1
Waiting for Anya
Waiting for Anya
2020 · 6.3
Where Hope Grows
Where Hope Grows
2014 · 7.8
Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors
Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors
2015 · 6.4
Mansfield Park
Mansfield Park
2007 · 6.1
Madame X
Madame X
1966 · 6.4

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 United Kingdom yet, but it's available in Spain. 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 United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Monkey on My Back on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Monkey on My Back isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Monkey on My Back for free?

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