How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

Oz Perkins's latest horror-comedy, The Monkey, a Stephen King adaptation, is now playing in theaters. This chilling and hilarious film stars Theo James as a pair of twins tormented by a malevolent cymbal-playing monkey toy. The stellar cast also includes Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Adam Scott, adding to the film's quirky and terrifying atmosphere.

IGN critic Tom Jorgenson hails The Monkey as a standout horror-comedy and Stephen King adaptation, praising its blend of gruesome kills and laugh-out-loud humor.

Where to Watch The Monkey

The Monkey premiered in theaters on February 21st. Check your local listings at Fandango, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and Regal Theaters for showtimes.

Streaming Release:

Unlike many recent films, The Monkey will eventually stream on Hulu, thanks to Neon's distribution agreement. Given Neon's release pattern (Oz Perkins' previous film, Longlegs, took seven months to reach Hulu), expect a several-month wait before The Monkey becomes available for streaming. However, digital rentals and purchases should be available via platforms like Prime Video by early May.

Synopsis:

Based on Stephen King's short story, The Monkey follows twin brothers who discover a cursed wind-up monkey. A series of bizarre deaths plague their family, and twenty-five years later, the monkey's killing spree resumes, forcing the estranged siblings to confront the demonic toy.

Post-Credits Scene:

While there's no traditional post-credits scene, a surprising element awaits viewers who stay until the very end. For details (spoiler alert!), consult IGN's guide to the film's ending.

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

Rating and Runtime:

Rated R for strong bloody violence, gore, pervasive language, and some sexual references. Runtime: 1 hour and 38 minutes.