Funky Monkey (2004)

Boy genius Michael Dean (Adkins) teams up with a super-talented chimpanzee and his caretaker (Modine) to take down an animal testing lab. In exchange the scientist gives the boy some pointers on the girl of his dreams.

Directors:

Harry Basil, Gene Quintano

Writers:

Lance Kinsey (story), Peter Nelson (story)

Stars:

Seth Adkins, Matthew Modine, Roma Downey

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matthew Modine	...	Alec McCall
Roma Downey	...	Megan
Seth Adkins	...	Michael
Alexandre Aubry	...	Clemens Impersonator
Jean-Luc Orofino	...	Clemens Action Impersonator
Pat Finn	...	Peters
Taylor Negron	...	Flick
Liliana Komorowska	...	Nun Cathrine
Kaleigh Krish	...	Christina
Gilbert Gottfried	...	Dr. Spleen
Jochen Nickel	...	Doctor
Fred Ward	...	Don Decker
Jeffrey Tambor	...	Crane
Luke Stratte-McClure	...	Brad
Justine Basil	...	Laura

Storyline

This amusing, darkly comic tale follows CIA agent Jack McCall and a chimpanzee that he attempts to liberate from a testing lab. Named Clemens, the chimp has been trained in martial arts combat, as part of a program designed to turn the creatures into fearsome fighting machines. Naturally this leads to plenty of slapstick moments between Modine and the chimp, especially when they seek refuge in the home of a boy and his mother as the owners of the lab hotfoot it after the escaped primate.

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Plot Keywords:

superhero | cia central intelligence agency | chimpanzee | boy | football | 

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Taglines:

He's The Best Super-Ninja Secret Agent Football Star Monkey Hero Around.

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Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some action violence, language and crude humor

Did You Know?

Trivia

The movie was originally shot in France. But when the studio did not like the results, they decided to re-shoot almost the entire movie in San Diego, California. Only a handful of minutes of the original movie shot in France made it to the final cut.

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Goofs

When Clements the chimp sprays Michael with the hose, a human hand is visible at the bottom of the screen steadying the sprayer.

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Connections

References Planet of the Apes (1968)

User Reviews

monkey

In my limited time on this earth i have found it difficult to find meaning in life. but thanks to this groundbreaking and life changing cinema masterpiece. i can without a doubt say i have finally found meaning. and that meaning is sitting in my room with a cd of Funky Monkey playing over and over until i pass out from exhaustion by just watching this beautiful film. i just wanted to thank the directors of this a movie for changing my life and i will never be the same. stay funky.

Details

Country:

USA Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 September 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hairy Tale

Filming Locations:

Balboa Park - 1549 El Prado, San Diego, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

ApolloMedia Distribution, Franchise Pictures, Kolin S.A.

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

SDDS Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1