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Summer of the Monkeys

  • 19981998
  • GG
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
590
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Summer of the Monkeys (1998)
DramaFamily
Summer Of The Monkeys (set in 1910 on the prairies of Canada) follows the story of a young boy, Jay, who dreams of getting enough money to buy his dream horse. One summer Jay finds four chim... Read allSummer Of The Monkeys (set in 1910 on the prairies of Canada) follows the story of a young boy, Jay, who dreams of getting enough money to buy his dream horse. One summer Jay finds four chimps on the prairie who have fallen off a circus cart. He later learns that there is a big r... Read allSummer Of The Monkeys (set in 1910 on the prairies of Canada) follows the story of a young boy, Jay, who dreams of getting enough money to buy his dream horse. One summer Jay finds four chimps on the prairie who have fallen off a circus cart. He later learns that there is a big reward for them. Enough to buy the horse... however, as time goes on he befriends the chimp... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
590
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Michael Anderson
  • Writers
    • Wilson Rawls(book)
    • Greg Taylor(teleplay)
    • Jim Strain(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Ontkean
    • Leslie Hope
    • Wilford Brimley
  • Director
    • Michael Anderson
  • Writers
    • Wilson Rawls(book)
    • Greg Taylor(teleplay)
    • Jim Strain(teleplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Ontkean
    • Leslie Hope
    • Wilford Brimley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 10User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination

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    Summer of the Monkeys (1998)
    Leslie Hope and Michael Ontkean in Summer of the Monkeys (1998)
    Michael Ontkean and Corey Sevier in Summer of the Monkeys (1998)
    Leslie Hope, Michael Ontkean, and Katie Stuart in Summer of the Monkeys (1998)
    Summer of the Monkeys (1998)
    Wilford Brimley and Corey Sevier in Summer of the Monkeys (1998)
    Wilford Brimley, Michael Ontkean, Corey Sevier, and Katie Stuart in Summer of the Monkeys (1998)

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    Michael Ontkean
    Michael Ontkean
    • John Lee
    Leslie Hope
    Leslie Hope
    • Sarah Lee
    Wilford Brimley
    Wilford Brimley
    • Grandpa Sam Ferrans
    Corey Sevier
    Corey Sevier
    • Jay Berry Lee
    Katie Stuart
    Katie Stuart
    • Daisy Lee
    Don Francks
    Don Francks
    • Bayliss Hatcher
    André Thérien
    • Jobert
    B.J. McLellan
    • Toby
    Danny Mulvihill
    • Phillip
    Kim Schraner
    Kim Schraner
    • Rose
    Melissa Lozoff
    Melissa Lozoff
    • Miss Freeman
    • (as Melissa Thompson)
    Wayne Best
    Wayne Best
    • Mr. Patterson
    Beverly Cooper
    • Librarian
    Blaine Hart
    • Conductor
    Russell Badger
    Russell Badger
    • Tom
    Cody Kurz
    • Gang-Member
    • Director
      • Michael Anderson
    • Writers
      • Wilson Rawls(book)
      • Greg Taylor(teleplay)
      • Jim Strain(teleplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The book had fifty monkeys and one chimp, not four chimps like the movie has.
    • Goofs
      The title of this film should more accurately be "Summer of the Apes" as chimpanzees are not in the monkey family but in the ape family.
    • Quotes

      Jay Berry Lee: [Yelling back at his mom still back talking] I DIDN'T ASK HER TO FOLLOW ME!

    • Alternate versions
      The 2009 Wesscott Marketing Region 1 DVD uses the sped-up 25 fps PAL video from a 24 fps film source.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Corner Gas: Bend It Like Brent (2008)

    User reviews10

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    9/10
    a great family movie
    I watched this with another adult and nine children. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the movie. The monkeys were very entertaining and there were plenty of laughs. However, the movie is mainly quite serious. It deals with many issues common to adolescents such as peer relationships, bullies, sibling relationships, conflict with parents, role in the family, accepting responsibility, sharing, caring,and maturing. It also deals with seeing things from another's point of view. it is pertinent to children and bittersweet nostalgic for adults.

    The story line was original, the acting very good, the cinematography outstanding and the costuming was authentic. I would give this movie very high marks and recommend it to both adults and children. There should be more movies of this quality and thoughtfulness generated for the enjoyment of families and movie buffs.
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    • treighnor
    • Oct 8, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 30, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El verano de los monos
    • Filming locations
      • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
    • Production companies
      • BWE Distribution
      • The Edge Productions Corp.
      • Waterfront Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $22,500
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,391
      • Nov 1, 1998
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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