Monkey Man (2024)

Monkey Man parents guide

Some innuendo or implied sex and brutal violence, about what an R should carry.

Scare

Not scary

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

Graphic gore

Blood and wounds shown clearly.

Violence

Brutal violence

Our top level for violence.

Sex and nudity

Mild

Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Monkey Man scary?

No. Monkey Man is not a scary watch.

How gory is Monkey Man?

Graphic gore and brutal violence. If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.

What is Monkey Man rated, and is it OK for kids?

No. It is rated R, with brutal violence, some strong language and graphic gore.

What is Monkey Man about?

Kid is an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him.

Cast and crew

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• “a thriller with a twist, no spoilers”
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