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Monkey Trouble

  • 19941994
  • PGPG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
6.8K
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Thora Birch and Finster in Monkey Trouble (1994)
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A young girl's life turns hairy when her new pet monkey turns out to be a trained pickpocket on the run from a scheming Gypsy.A young girl's life turns hairy when her new pet monkey turns out to be a trained pickpocket on the run from a scheming Gypsy.A young girl's life turns hairy when her new pet monkey turns out to be a trained pickpocket on the run from a scheming Gypsy.

IMDb RATING
5.3/10
6.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Franco Amurri
  • Writers
    • Franco Amurri
    • Stu Krieger
  • Stars
    • Thora Birch
    • Harvey Keitel
    • Finster
Top credits
  • Director
    • Franco Amurri
  • Writers
    • Franco Amurri
    • Stu Krieger
  • Stars
    • Thora Birch
    • Harvey Keitel
    • Finster
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 21User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    Thora Birch and Finster in Monkey Trouble (1994)
    Harvey Keitel and Finster in Monkey Trouble (1994)
    Thora Birch and Finster in Monkey Trouble (1994)
    Thora Birch and Finster in Monkey Trouble (1994)
    Thora Birch and Finster in Monkey Trouble (1994)
    Thora Birch and Finster in Monkey Trouble (1994)
    Thora Birch and Finster in Monkey Trouble (1994)
    Thora Birch and Finster in Monkey Trouble (1994)
    Thora Birch and Finster in Monkey Trouble (1994)
    Thora Birch and Finster in Monkey Trouble (1994)
    Harvey Keitel, Thora Birch, and Finster in Monkey Trouble (1994)
    Thora Birch and Finster in Monkey Trouble (1994)

    Top cast

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    Thora Birch
    Thora Birch
    • Evaas Eva
    Harvey Keitel
    Harvey Keitel
    • Azroas Azro
    Finster
    • Dodgeras Dodger
    Mimi Rogers
    Mimi Rogers
    • Amyas Amy
    Christopher McDonald
    Christopher McDonald
    • Tomas Tom
    Adrian Johnson
    • Jackas Jack
    Julian Johnson
    • Jackas Jack
    Kevin Scannell
    Kevin Scannell
    • Peteras Peter
    Alison Elliott
    Alison Elliott
    • Tessaas Tessa
    Robert Miranda
    Robert Miranda
    • Drakeas Drake
    Victor Argo
    Victor Argo
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Remy Ryan
    • Katieas Katie
    Adam LaVorgna
    Adam LaVorgna
    • Markas Mark
    Jo Champa
    Jo Champa
    • Annieas Annie
    John Lafayette
    John Lafayette
    • Catesas Cates
    Andi Chapman
    Andi Chapman
    • Christine the Teacheras Christine the Teacher
    Julie Payne
    • Librarianas Librarian
    Kimberly Cullum
    • Jesseas Jesse
    • Director
      • Franco Amurri
    • Writers
      • Franco Amurri
      • Stu Krieger
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Eva is a girl that is feeling left out and ignored when her new baby brother arrives. Nothing is going well for her, until she finds a new friend. Her new friend is Dodger, a monkey. Dodger and Eva become close friends and entertain crowds at the Boardwalk. That is, until Eva finds out that Dodger has a hidden talent - he's a trained thief. —Anonymous
    • 1990s
    • female protagonist
    • boy
    • girl
    • overalls
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Eva's new friend has big eyes, hairy feet, and very sticky fingers.
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Family
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for a moment of menace
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Harvey Keitel reputedly made the film for his young daughter.
    • Goofs
      When Eva is at the grocery store, the cashier handling her order asks her "cash, check, or credit card?" No kid that age would be able to have a credit card or checkbook, so the question is unnecessary.
    • Quotes

      Cab driver: [looking official and impersonal behind dark glasses] Sorry, we don't take Minors, Company rules.

      Eva: I'm not a Minor, I'm in a major hurry!

      Cab driver: [lowering his sunglasses to indicate that he is a bit human and understanding after all] You got money?

      Eva: Yes!

      [Takes out a big wad of Cash, the Driver nods *o.k.*]

      Eva: GO!

      [the Driver takes off]

    • Crazy credits
      The film is dedicated "For Eva", after Eva Amurri, director Franco Amurri's daughter.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult/Monkey Trouble/The Paper/Bitter Moon/Savage Nights (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      SOLD FOR ME
      Performed by The Aintree Boys

      Written by Dylan MacAlinion and Granville Ames

      Double Clutch Music/Big Barn Music (BMI)

    User reviews21

    Review
    Top review
    I regret ever seeing this flick.
    I don't remember why or how I ever bothered to sit through this travesty of a film the makers of it would even call it a kid's or even a family movie for that matter! I saw this when it was out in the theaters, I don't remember who I saw it with or if the ticket sales were half-price. I almost walked out, but unfortunately, I managed to sit right through it.

    If you are offended by middle-child stereotypes, this movie is full of them! Poor little Eva in this movie was feeling neglected because of the attention her bratty baby brother was getting. She was also an outcast, unorganized in school, cared more about watching TV than her schoolwork, had no repsect for her family, only had one friend, and yet she wanted a pet and boy golly does she get one! It's a monkey who was trained to be a thief! Ooh, how intriguing! (I was being sarcastic there, excuse me!)

    I think this movie also teaches kids that being irresponsible, and going around doing whatever you wanted without your parents consent just like Eva did in this flick is okay. When she was getting kidnapped by Harvey Keital, I wanted to shout, "Take her away!"

    Eva was like a female version of Kevin McCallaster from Home Alone. Also, another thing about her was that she was a precocious kid who was too smart for her own good, especially the way she was running around L.A. by herself with her theiving monkey friend. I think that precocious kid plot has been _way_ overused in movies, cartoons, sit-coms, and in the history of all entertainment. The more of that, the more kids are going to think it's okay to be a smart-alleck!

    I think it's a crime to recommend this pathetic excuse for a 'Family/Kids' movie. I feel sorry for Thora Birch for even being in this movie, for and playing Eva! So, please, stay away from this! Friends don't let friends watch Monkey Trouble!
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    14
    • wishkah7
    • Feb 25, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 18, 1994 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Japan
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Халепа з мавпою
    • Filming locations
      • Warwick Building; 109 N. Sycamore Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Percy Main
      • Effe Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $16,453,258
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,523,597
      • Mar 20, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $16,453,258
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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