How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

Oz Perkins, fresh off the success of Longlegs, returns with a chilling adaptation of Stephen King's "The Monkey." This horror-comedy stars Theo James as a pair of twins tormented by a malevolent, cymbal-clanging monkey toy. Joining him in this unsettling escapade are Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Adam Scott, all caught in the monkey's macabre mayhem. IGN's Tom Jorgenson hails it as "one of the best horror-comedies (and Stephen King adaptations) in recent memory," promising a potent blend of gory thrills and laugh-out-loud moments.

Curious about where to catch this darkly comedic horror flick? Read on for showtimes and streaming details.

How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

The Monkey premiered in theaters on February 21st. Find showtimes near you at these major theater websites:

Fandango
AMC Theaters
Cinemark Theaters
Regal Theaters

The Monkey Streaming Release Date

Instead of Netflix or Max, The Monkey will eventually stream on Hulu. Neon, the film's distributor, has a distribution agreement with Hulu, granting the streamer rights to their theatrical releases. However, Neon's independent films often have a considerable theatrical window before streaming. For instance, Longlegs, also directed by Perkins, took roughly seven months to reach Hulu after its July 12th, 2024 theatrical release. While a Hulu release date isn't confirmed, expect a similar timeframe for The Monkey. In the meantime, digital rentals and purchases will likely be available via platforms like Prime Video by early May.

What Is The Monkey About?

Based on Stephen King's short story (originally published in 1980 and revised for the 1985 Skeleton Crew collection), The Monkey unfolds as follows: When twin brothers stumble upon a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of bizarre and deadly events unravels, tearing their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the cursed toy resurfaces, igniting a new killing spree and forcing the estranged siblings to confront their terrifying past.

Does The Monkey Have a Post-Credits Scene?

While there's no traditional post-credits scene, a noteworthy "surprise" awaits those who stay until the very end. For those curious (but wanting to avoid spoilers), IGN's guide to The Monkey's ending provides further details.

The Monkey Cast

Written and directed by Oz Perkins, The Monkey boasts a talented 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

Rated R for strong bloody violence, gore, pervasive language, and some sexual references, The Monkey clocks in at 1 hour and 38 minutes.