Monkey Business
Originally released in 2015. Monkey Business is a family film. directed by Johan Nijenhuis.
Starring Tygo Bussemakers, Arjan Ederveen, and Loek Peters
Synopsis
In an orphanage around the year 1900, the principal of an orphanage tries to earn some money by selling the orphans for child labour. The moment we step in the story one of the orphans, Wim, is about to be sold to a brutal man. The man wants Wim to go to the market with a little monkey to pickpocket people. By the time they get to the market, Wim succeeds in escaping with the monkey by hiding in an old canalboat with the help of Jet, a girl who lives at the countryside. When they arrive at the farm where Jet lives, he meets Jets little sister Sien and her friend Ot, two little children who will take care of Wim and the monkey for the next weeks. When the brutal man finally finds out the hiding place of Wim, a true chase follows and Wim is locked up in the orphanage again. But then Jet’s father, a schoolteacher, interferes…. A story for the whole family about the start of the compulsory school attendance in 3D!
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 10, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (18 votes)
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Production Companies
- Johan Nijenhuis & Co
- Farmhouse Film & TV B.V.
- Mollywood
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monkey Business about?
In an orphanage around the year 1900, the principal of an orphanage tries to earn some money by selling the orphans for child labour. The moment we step in the story one of the orphans, Wim, is abo...
Who directed Monkey Business?
Monkey Business was directed by Johan Nijenhuis.
How long is Monkey Business?
Monkey Business has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Monkey Business released?
Monkey Business was released on June 10, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Monkey Business?
The main cast of Monkey Business includes Tygo Bussemakers, Arjan Ederveen, Loek Peters, Sanne Vogel, Wesley van Gaalen.