Monkey Man (2024)
A young fighter's suppressed rage explodes into a relentless, pulpy quest for vengeance against the elite.
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.
How intense is Monkey Man?
Monkey Man is not scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Monkey Man feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Monkey Man
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Monkey Man for you?
Is Monkey Man scary?
No. Monkey Man is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Monkey Man gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Monkey Man sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Monkey Man OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Monkey Man?
Monkey Man runs 2h 2m.
Where can I stream Monkey Man?
Monkey Man is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Monkey Man have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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