FAMILY . 1965 . 1h 27m . 5.7/10

The Monkey's Uncle_

"More fun than a barrel of teenagers!"

College whiz-kid Merlin Jones concocts a method for teaching advanced information to a chimpanzee, then creates a flying machine of his own design, ultimately raising havoc on the campus.

Starring Tommy Kirk, Annette Funicello, Leon Ames
5.7/10
Rating
1h 27m
Runtime
1965
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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More fun than a barrel of teenagers!

College whiz-kid Merlin Jones concocts a method for teaching advanced information to a chimpanzee, then creates a flying machine of his own design, ultimately raising havoc on the campus.

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Cast
Tommy Kirk stars as Merlin Jones in The Monkey's Uncle.
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Year context
The Monkey's Uncle was released 61 years ago in 1965.
Overview
College whiz-kid Merlin Jones concocts a method for teaching advanced information to a chimpanzee, then creates a flying machine of his own design, ultimatel...
The Monkey's Uncle is a Family, Comedy, Science Fiction film with a runtime of 1h 27m.

CAST (20)

Tommy Kirk
Tommy Kirk
Merlin Jones
Annette Funicello
Annette Funicello
Jennifer
Leon Ames
Leon Ames
Judge Holmsby
Arthur O'Connell
Arthur O'Connell
Darius Green III
Frank Faylen
Frank Faylen
Mr. Dearborne
Leon Tyler
Leon Tyler
Leon
Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson
Self - The Beach Boys
Carl Wilson
Carl Wilson
Self - The Beach Boys
Dennis Wilson
Dennis Wilson
Self - The Beach Boys
Al Jardine
Al Jardine
Self - The Beach Boys
ML
Mike Love
Self - The Beach Boys
Norman Grabowski
Norman Grabowski
Norman
Cheryl Miller
Cheryl Miller
Lisa
Connie Gilchrist
Connie Gilchrist
Mrs. Gossett
Alan Hewitt
Alan Hewitt
Professor Shattuck
Gage Clarke
Gage Clarke
College President
Mark Goddard
Mark Goddard
Haywood
Harry Holcombe
Harry Holcombe
Regent
Alexander Lockwood
Alexander Lockwood
Regent
Harry Antrim
Harry Antrim
Regent

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
87 min (1h 27m)
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (26 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Monkey's Uncle about?
College whiz-kid Merlin Jones concocts a method for teaching advanced information to a chimpanzee, then creates a flying machine of his own design, ultimately raising havoc on the campus.
How long is The Monkey's Uncle?
The Monkey's Uncle has a runtime of 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Who stars in The Monkey's Uncle?
The cast of The Monkey's Uncle includes Tommy Kirk, Annette Funicello, Leon Ames, Arthur O'Connell, Frank Faylen.
What is the rating of The Monkey's Uncle?
The Monkey's Uncle has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 26 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Family Comedy Science Fiction
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