Funky Monks_
An intimate look at Los Angeles-based funk rock foursome Red Hot Chili Peppers' creative process as they join producer Rick Rubin at a Hollywood Hills mansion to record their 1991 studio album 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik', which would go on to propel the band into critical acclaim and worldwide popularity.
Starring
Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, John Frusciante
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Funky Monks was released 35 years ago in 1991.
Overview
An intimate look at Los Angeles-based funk rock foursome Red Hot Chili Peppers' creative process as they join producer Rick Rubin at a Hollywood Hills mansio...
Funky Monks is a Music, Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 0m.
CAST (6)
Anthony Kiedis
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Chad Smith
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John Frusciante
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Flea
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Rick Rubin
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Gus Van Sant
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What is Funky Monks about?
An intimate look at Los Angeles-based funk rock foursome Red Hot Chili Peppers' creative process as they join producer Rick Rubin at a Hollywood Hills mansion to record their 1991 studio album 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik', which would go on to propel the band into critical acclaim and worldwide popularity.
How long is Funky Monks?
Funky Monks has a runtime of 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Who stars in Funky Monks?
The cast of Funky Monks includes Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, John Frusciante, Flea, Rick Rubin.
What is the rating of Funky Monks?
Funky Monks has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 25 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Music
Documentary