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Monkey Business (1952) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Monkey Business at a Glance
Monkey Business is a 1952 comedy and science fiction film directed by Howard Hawks, starring Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers and Charles Coburn. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and premiered on September 3, 1952. Monkey Business is rated 6.7/10 by TMDB users across 306 votes.
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Storyline & Synopsis
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.
Where “Monkey Business” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
Cary Grant
Barnaby Fulton
Ginger Rogers
Edwina Fulton
Charles Coburn
Oliver Oxley
Marilyn Monroe
Lois Laurel
Hugh Marlowe
Hank Entwhistle
Henri Letondal
Jerome Kitzel
Robert Cornthwaite
Dr. Zoldeck
Larry Keating
GJ Culverly
Douglas Spencer
Dr. Brunner
Esther Dale
Mrs. Rhinelander
George Winslow
Little Indian
Marjorie Holliday
Oxley Receptionist (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions About Monkey Business
When was Monkey Business released?
Monkey Business was released on September 3, 1952.
What is the runtime of Monkey Business?
Monkey Business has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Who stars in Monkey Business?
Monkey Business stars Cary Grant as Barnaby Fulton, Ginger Rogers as Edwina Fulton, Charles Coburn as Oliver Oxley and Marilyn Monroe as Lois Laurel. The cast also includes Hugh Marlowe, Henri Letondal, Robert Cornthwaite and Larry Keating.
Who directed Monkey Business?
Monkey Business was directed by Howard Hawks. The screenplay is credited to Ben Hecht, Charles Lederer and I. A. L. Diamond.
What genre is Monkey Business?
Monkey Business is listed on TMDB as a mix of comedy and science fiction.
What is the TMDB score of Monkey Business?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.7/10 from 306 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for Monkey Business for free?
You can watch the trailer for Monkey Business, "Monkey Business (1952) Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to Monkey Business?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Monkey Business include Plankton: The Movie (2025), Shrek Forever After (2010), Strange Brew (1983), Fun with Dick and Jane (1977) and Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest (2007).
Can I stream the full movie of Monkey Business on 123Movies?
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