Is The Monkey appropriate for children?

# The Monkey - Parental Guide This R-rated horror-comedy features strong violence, language, and scary imagery that will disturb most children. The plot involves graphic deaths triggered by a supernatural toy, along with moderate sexual content. It's best suited for mature teenagers and adults only.

What age is The Monkey suitable for?

Our verdict for The Monkey is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Monkey safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Strong

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2025

Rating

Genre

Horror, Comedy

Synopsis

When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.

Cast

Theo James

Hal / Bill

Tatiana Maslany

Lois

Christian Convery

Young Hal / Young Bill

Colin O'Brien

Petey

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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