Monkey Man Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

One small ember can burn down everything.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Mar. 21, 2024

Monkey Man

Release Date: Friday, April 5, 2024 Theaters

Director: Dev Patel

Starring: Dev Patel • Sharlto Copley • Sobhita Dhulipala • Sikandar Kher • Pitobash

R Action N/A

4 / 5.0

72% WILL SEE 28% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash. After years of suppressed rage, Kid discovers a way to infiltrate the enclave of the city’s sinister elite. As his childhood trauma boils over, his mysteriously scarred hands unleash an explosive campaign of retribution to settle the score with the men who took everything from him.

Action Adventure Drama Thriller

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Who is making Monkey Man – Crew List

A look at Monkey Man behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Dev Patel last helmed The Peasant. The film's writer Dev Patel last penned The Peasant.

Director: Dev Patel
Screenwriters: Dev Patel
Paul Angunawela
John Collee
Producer: Basil Iwanyk

Studios: Universal Pictures; Netflix Originals
Production Company: Thunder Road Pictures

Production – What we know about the Monkey Man

Key Facts

Netflix has struck a deal in the region of $3 million for worldwide rights (3/14/2021).
Dev Patel will make his feature directing debut (11/17/18).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2022

Completed

Changed Monkey Man movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Mar 2021

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. Netflix has acquired worldwide rights.

Nov 2018

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong bloody violence throughout, language throughout, sexual content/nudity and drug use
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: One small ember can burn down everything.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Monkey Man Trailers and Clips

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Official Trailer #2

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Official Trailer

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Clip: Elevator

Monkey Man Release Date: When was the film released?

Monkey Man was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, April 5 , 2024. There were 13 13 other movies released on the same date, including The First Omen, The Beast and Parachute.

The estimated home release date for Monkey Man is currently being determined. Stay tuned!