Summer of the Monkeys
“One Boy's Adventure Leads To The Adventure Of A Lifetime!”
Synopsis
One summer, Jay finds four chimps on the prairie who have fallen off a circus cart.
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Top Cast
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Michael Ontkean
John Lee
Leslie Hope
Sarah Lee
Wilford Brimley
Grandpa Sam Ferrans
Corey Sevier
Jay Berry Lee
Katie Stuart
Daisy Lee
Don Francks
Bayliss Hatcher
Danny Mulvihill
Phillip
Andre Therien
Jobert
B.J. McLellan
Toby
Kim Schraner
Rose
Melissa Lozoff
Miss Freeman
Wayne Best
Mr. Patterson
Beverly Cooper
Librarian
Blaine Hart
Conductor
Russell Badger
Tom
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 30, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Greg Taylor, Jim Strain
- Original Score
- George Blondheim
- Original Title
- Summer of the Monkeys
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- The Edge Productions Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Anderson
Greg Taylor, Jim Strain, Wilson Rawls
George Blondheim
Michael Storey
David Doerksen, Chris Harding, Ellen Freyer
Department Leadership Roster
Kirk Jarrett
Stunt Coordinator
David Doerksen
Producer
Greg Taylor
Screenplay
Linda Kemp
Costume Design
Seamus Flannery
Production Design
George Blondheim
Original Music Composer
Michael Storey
Director of Photography
Jim Strain
Screenplay
Michael Anderson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer of the Monkeys
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Summer of the Monkeys about?
One summer, Jay finds four chimps on the prairie who have fallen off a circus cart.
Who directed Summer of the Monkeys?
Summer of the Monkeys was directed by Michael Anderson.
Who stars in Summer of the Monkeys?
The principal cast of Summer of the Monkeys includes Michael Ontkean, Leslie Hope, Wilford Brimley, Corey Sevier, Katie Stuart.
When was Summer of the Monkeys released and how long is it?
Summer of the Monkeys was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Summer of the Monkeys?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Summer of the Monkeys was composed by George Blondheim.
Is Summer of the Monkeys based on a book or true story?
Summer of the Monkeys is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Wilson Rawls".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Summer of the Monkeys?
Summer of the Monkeys holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).