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Monkey Shines (1988): movie guide
Monkey Shines (1988) is a Horror, Science Fiction, Drama running about 113 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.3/10 from 385 votes. Notable cast includes Jason Beghe, John Pankow, Kate McNeil, Joyce Van Patten. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1988-07-29
- Runtime: 113 min
- TMDB: 6.3/10
- Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1988-07-29
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What is Monkey Shines about?
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.
Cast highlights
Monkey Shines features Jason Beghe, John Pankow, Kate McNeil, Joyce Van Patten, Christine Forrest, Stephen Root. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1988-07-29. Runtime: 113 minutes. TMDB score: 6.3/10 (385 votes). Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Monkey Shines?
- Monkey Shines is listed as Horror, Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is Monkey Shines?
- Monkey Shines runs about 113 minutes.
- Who stars in Monkey Shines?
- Cast highlights include Jason Beghe, John Pankow, Kate McNeil, Joyce Van Patten, Christine Forrest, Stephen Root.
- Does Cinema Box stream Monkey Shines?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Monkey Shines?
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