Where to watch Monkey Shines (1988) in the UK
Monkey Shines (1988) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and MGM Plus Amazon Channel. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Once there was a man whose prison was a chair. The man had a monkey, they made the strangest pair. The monkey ruled the man, it climbed inside his head. And now as fate would have it, one of them is dead.
A quadriplegic man is given a trained monkey help him with every day activities, until the little monkey begins to develop feelings, and rage, against its new master and those who get too close to him.
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Cast & crew
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Jason BegheAllan Mann -
John PankowGeoffrey Fisher -
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Joyce Van PattenDorothy Mann -
Christine ForrestMaryanne Hodges -
Stephen RootDean Burbage -
Stanley TucciDr. John Wiseman -
Tom QuinnCharlie Cunningham
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Monkey Shines — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Monkey Shines in the UK?
Monkey Shines (1988) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and MGM Plus Amazon Channel in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
How much does it cost to rent Monkey Shines?
Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store and Amazon Video so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of Monkey Shines?
Yes. Monkey Shines can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is Monkey Shines on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
Monkey Shines is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and MGM Plus Amazon Channel.
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