How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

Oz Perkins, hot off the heels of *Longlegs*, delivers another chilling horror adaptation from the mind of Stephen King. *The Monkey*, starring Theo James as a pair of haunted twins, promises a wild ride. Joining James are a stellar cast including Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Adam Scott, all caught in the unsettling grip of a cymbal-clanging monkey toy. IGN critic Tom Jorgenson raves, calling it "one of the best horror-comedies (and Stephen King adaptations) in recent memory, exploding off the screen with both gory kills and big laughs."

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How to Watch *The Monkey* - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

The Monkey premiered in theaters on February 21st. Check your local listings via these links:

Fandango
AMC Theaters
Cinemark Theaters
Regal Theaters

*The Monkey* Streaming Release Date

Unlike some films, The Monkey will eventually stream on Hulu. Neon, the distributor, has a deal with Hulu securing them streaming rights. However, Neon's releases typically take several months to hit the platform. Longlegs, for example, took about seven months. While a Hulu release date is not yet set, expect it sometime after May. Digital rentals and purchases will likely be available via platforms such as Prime Video by early May.

What Is *The Monkey* About?

Based on Stephen King's short story (originally published in 1980, later revised for Skeleton Crew), The Monkey follows the tale of twin brothers who unearth a sinister wind-up monkey. Their discovery unleashes a wave of bizarre deaths, tearing their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the cursed toy returns, forcing the now-estranged siblings to confront their terrifying past.

Does *The Monkey* Have a Post-Credits Scene?

While there isn't a traditional post-credits scene, a surprising element awaits those who stay through the end credits. For details (spoiler alert!), check out IGN's guide to The Monkey's ending.

*The Monkey* Cast

Written and directed by Oz Perkins, The Monkey stars:

• 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 violent content, gore, language, and some sexual references. Runtime: 1 hour and 38 minutes.