Monkey Business
Research chemist Barnaby Fulton works on a fountain of youth pill for a chemical company. One of the labs chimps gets loose in the laboratory and mixes chemicals, but then pours the mix into the water cooler. When trying one of his own samples, washed down with water from the cooler, Fulton begins to act just like a twenty-year-old and believes his potion is working. Soon his wife and boss are also behaving like children.
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Where can I watch Monkey Business in the United States?
Monkey Business is available to stream on Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Monkey Business for free?
Monkey Business streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Monkey Business?
Monkey Business scores 6.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Monkey Business?
Monkey Business stars Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers, Charles Coburn, Marilyn Monroe, and Hugh Marlowe. Howard Hawks is the director.
How long is Monkey Business?
Monkey Business runs 1h 37m (97 minutes).
When did Monkey Business come out?
Monkey Business was released on September 3, 1952.
Which studio made Monkey Business?
Monkey Business was produced by 20th Century Fox in the United States.
How much did Monkey Business make at the box office?
Monkey Business grossed $2,000,000 worldwide.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.