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Monkeybone

PG-1320011h 33mHenry Selick
IMDb 4.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 21% · Metacritic 40

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"Get boned!"

After a car crash sends repressed cartoonist Stu into a coma, he and the mischievous Monkeybone, his hilarious alter-ego, wake up in a wacked-out waystation for lost souls. When Monkeybone takes over Stu's body and escapes to wreak havoc on the real world, Stu has to find a way to stop him before his sister pulls the plug on reality forever!

AdventureFantasyAnimationComedyScience Fiction
ComaBased On ComicStop MotionParallel WorldBody-swapOrgan DonationHorniness AgentAftercreditsstingerCartoonistLive Action And Animation

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Frequently asked questions

What is Monkeybone (2001) about?

After a car crash sends repressed cartoonist Stu into a coma, he and the mischievous Monkeybone, his hilarious alter-ego, wake up in a wacked-out waystation for lost souls. When Monkeybone takes over Stu's body and escapes to wreak havoc on the real world, Stu has to find a way to stop him before his sister pulls the plug on reality forever!

Who stars in Monkeybone?

Monkeybone stars Brendan Fraser (Stu Miley), Bridget Fonda (Dr. Julie McElroy), John Turturro (Monkeybone (voice)), Chris Kattan (Organ Donor Stu), Giancarlo Esposito (Hypnos). The film was directed by Henry Selick.

How long is Monkeybone?

Monkeybone has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2001. It is rated PG-13.

Is Monkeybone worth watching?

Monkeybone holds an IMDb rating of 4.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 21. Fans of Adventure, Fantasy, Animation are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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