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Monkey Shines

6.319881h 53m18MovieHorrorScience FictionDrama

A quadriplegic man is given a trained monkey help him with every day activities, until the little monkey begins to develop feelings, and rage, against its new master and those who get too close to him.

DirectorGeorge A. Romero
WriterGeorge A. Romero
ProducersCharles Evans·Peter Grunwald

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Cast · Directed by George A. Romero

JBJason Beghe
Jason Beghe
Allan Mann
JPJohn Pankow
John Pankow
Geoffrey Fisher
KMKate McNeil
Kate McNeil
Melanie Parker
JPJoyce Van Patten
Joyce Van Patten
Dorothy Mann
CFChristine Forrest
Christine Forrest
Maryanne Hodges
SRStephen Root
Stephen Root
Dean Burbage
STStanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci
Dr. John Wiseman
TQ
Tom Quinn
Charlie Cunningham
JTJanine Turner
Janine Turner
Linda Aikman
WNWilliam Newman
William Newman
Doc Williams
TW
Tudi Wiggins
Esther Fry
PTPatricia Tallman
Patricia Tallman
Party Guest

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Monkey Shines — streaming FAQ

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Monkey Shines is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Monkey Shines on Netflix?

No, Monkey Shines is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

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Yes — Monkey Shines is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

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