How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

Following the breakout success of his film *Longlegs*, writer/director Oz Perkins dives back into the horror genre with another chilling adaptation from Stephen King's vast collection. *The Monkey* features Theo James portraying a pair of twins tormented by a sinister cymbal-smacking monkey toy. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Tatiana Maslany, known for *Orphan Black*, Elijah Wood from *The Lord of the Rings* and *Yellowjackets*, and Adam Scott, famous for *Severance*, all entangled in the eerie antics of this haunted toy.

In his review for IGN, critic Tom Jorgenson praised *The Monkey* as “one of the best horror-comedies (and Stephen King adaptations) in recent memory, exploding off the screen with both gory kills and big laughs.” This suggests that *The Monkey* delivers a thrilling mix of horror and humor that fans of the genre will appreciate.

If you're eager to see *The Monkey* in theaters or curious about its streaming availability, here's all you need to know:

How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

**The Monkey** hit theaters on February 21. You can find showtimes at major cinema chains like Fandango, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and Regal Theaters.

The Monkey Streaming Release Date

**The Monkey** will eventually be available for streaming on Hulu, thanks to Neon's distribution deal with the platform. Unlike the current trend of films going straight to streaming, Neon's independent releases typically take longer to appear online. For instance, Oz Perkins' previous film, *Longlegs*, was released in theaters on July 12, 2024, and didn't stream on Hulu until February 14, 2025, roughly seven months later.

While you may need to wait several months for *The Monkey* to stream on Hulu, you can expect it to be available for rent or purchase on digital platforms like Prime Video by early May.

What Is The Monkey About?

Skeleton Crew: Stories

*The Monkey* is based on Stephen King’s short story of the same name, originally published in 1980 and later revised for the *Skeleton Crew* collection in 1985. The film's official synopsis reads:

When twin brothers discover a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths begins to tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey starts a new killing spree, forcing the estranged siblings to confront the cursed toy once more.

Does The Monkey Have a Post-Credits Scene?

Although *The Monkey* does not feature a traditional post-credits scene, there is a "surprise" worth sticking around for. Be cautious of spoilers, but you can find more details in IGN’s guide to The Monkey’s ending.

The Monkey Cast

*The Monkey* was both written and directed by Oz Perkins. The film 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

*The Monkey* is rated R due to strong bloody violent content, gore, language throughout, and some sexual references. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.