The Monkey's Uncle
"More fun than a barrel of teenagers!"
Originally released in 1965. The Monkey's Uncle is a family/comedy film. directed by Robert Stevenson. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tommy Kirk, Annette Funicello, and Leon Ames
Synopsis
College whiz-kid Merlin Jones concocts a method for teaching advanced information to a chimpanzee, then creates a flying machine of his own design, ultimately raising havoc on the campus.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 18, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (26 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tommy Kirk
as Merlin Jones
Annette Funicello
as Jennifer
Leon Ames
as Judge Holmsby
Arthur O'Connell
as Darius Green III
Frank Faylen
as Mr. Dearborne
Leon Tyler
as Leon
Brian Wilson
as Self - The Beach Boys
Carl Wilson
as Self - The Beach Boys
Dennis Wilson
as Self - The Beach Boys
Al Jardine
as Self - The Beach Boys
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Monkey's Uncle about?
College whiz-kid Merlin Jones concocts a method for teaching advanced information to a chimpanzee, then creates a flying machine of his own design, ultimately raising havoc on the campus.
Who directed The Monkey's Uncle?
The Monkey's Uncle was directed by Robert Stevenson.
How long is The Monkey's Uncle?
The Monkey's Uncle has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Monkey's Uncle released?
The Monkey's Uncle was released on August 18, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Monkey's Uncle?
The main cast of The Monkey's Uncle includes Tommy Kirk, Annette Funicello, Leon Ames, Arthur O'Connell, Frank Faylen.